| 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 | $173.79 | 9.220% | $189.8134 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.92 | 12.478% | $229.3651 | $229.37 | $229.35 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.39 | 6.362% | $151.4489 | $151.45 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.49 | 3.791% | $157.233 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.51 | 8.695% | $39.6845 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.40 | 3.567% | $176.4782 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.49 | 13.798% | $43.8009 | $43.80 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.99 | $987.8240 | $987.82 | $987.85 | $987.80 | |