| 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 | $174.70 | 8.377% | $189.3346 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.34 | 6.261% | $153.3771 | $153.38 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.83 | 13.283% | $266.0225 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.52 | 10.823% | $172.3519 | $172.35 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.31 | 5.708% | $95.4649 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.85 | 10.193% | $209.2014 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.30 | 7.507% | $43.3253 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.85 | $1,129.0777 | $1,129.07 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.10 | |