| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $169.42 | 11.431% | $188.7864 | $188.79 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.50 | 11.195% | $249.6328 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.97 | 13.142% | $30.5144 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.30 | 11.819% | $84.1997 | $84.20 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.99 | 6.720% | $142.9941 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.84 | 12.106% | $125.3794 | $125.38 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.96 | 10.476% | $31.9938 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.98 | $853.5006 | $853.49 | $853.55 | $853.50 | |