| 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 | $170.38 | 11.203% | $189.4677 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.45 | 4.526% | $84.0912 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.31 | 4.667% | $252.5719 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.47 | 12.723% | $230.4847 | $230.48 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.97 | 8.832% | $203.4832 | $203.48 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.46 | 8.664% | $152.6295 | $152.63 | $152.65 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.37 | 12.817% | $174.1556 | $174.16 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.41 | $1,286.8838 | $1,286.88 | $1,286.90 | $1,287.00 | |