| 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 | $183.25 | 4.309% | $191.1462 | $191.15 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.90 | 8.830% | $192.5203 | $192.52 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.68 | 8.786% | $176.9731 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.96 | 11.664% | $252.316 | $252.32 | $252.30 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.43 | 12.500% | $15.1088 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.60 | 4.418% | $85.2051 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.96 | 3.494% | $25.8321 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.78 | $939.1016 | $939.11 | $939.05 | $939.00 | |