| 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 | $170.68 | 10.205% | $188.0979 | $188.10 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.31 | 3.300% | $61.2672 | $61.27 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.40 | 9.659% | $255.9441 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.35 | 8.497% | $125.1513 | $125.15 | $125.15 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.72 | 13.158% | $261.0781 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.32 | 4.841% | $51.7076 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.85 | 8.860% | $251.3033 | $251.30 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.63 | $1,194.5495 | $1,194.55 | $1,194.55 | $1,194.60 | |