| 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 | $172.97 | 9.716% | $189.7758 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.37 | 12.316% | $172.259 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.80 | 3.256% | $157.7752 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.82 | 8.321% | $148.2048 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.74 | 5.839% | $6.0752 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.49 | 13.814% | $158.7591 | $158.76 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.40 | 12.761% | $157.1888 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.59 | $990.0379 | $990.05 | $990.10 | $990.20 | |