| 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 | $171.72 | 9.864% | $188.6585 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.79 | 7.768% | $53.6577 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.64 | 3.434% | $145.4696 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.33 | 4.286% | $102.5444 | $102.54 | $102.55 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.57 | 4.304% | $225.8912 | $225.89 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.65 | 5.762% | $130.7747 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.68 | 11.519% | $272.8647 | $272.86 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.38 | $1,119.8608 | $1,119.85 | $1,119.80 | $1,120.00 | |