| 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 | $173.71 | 9.312% | $189.8859 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.37 | 4.481% | $142.4807 | $142.48 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.53 | 6.691% | $140.3307 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.58 | 11.624% | $254.0339 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.43 | 5.392% | $79.4972 | $79.50 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.45 | 5.789% | $197.2436 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.27 | 11.646% | $13.699 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.34 | $1,017.1710 | $1,017.17 | $1,017.25 | $1,017.10 | |