| 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 | $172.53 | 9.487% | $188.8979 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.91 | 9.238% | $87.2921 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.48 | 4.407% | $28.691 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.90 | 6.188% | $237.7549 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.58 | 11.632% | $207.1667 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.78 | 4.318% | $167.7225 | $167.72 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.72 | 6.529% | $222.3473 | $222.35 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.90 | $1,139.8724 | $1,139.87 | $1,139.85 | $1,139.90 | |