| 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 | $169.57 | 11.389% | $188.8823 | $188.88 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.37 | 3.202% | $228.4583 | $228.46 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.68 | 8.197% | $41.8506 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.84 | 13.688% | $155.5707 | $155.57 | $155.55 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.74 | 3.448% | $63.8688 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.80 | 7.777% | $270.3047 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.88 | 12.159% | $238.7641 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.88 | $1,187.6995 | $1,187.69 | $1,187.65 | $1,187.90 | |