| 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 | $171.92 | 10.167% | $189.3991 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.74 | 3.208% | $211.3081 | $211.31 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.90 | 11.448% | $161.4882 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.35 | 6.845% | $33.4959 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.40 | 12.425% | $208.436 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.78 | 13.451% | $157.4473 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.96 | 9.486% | $207.9796 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.05 | $1,169.5542 | $1,169.57 | $1,169.60 | $1,169.50 | |