| 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 | $169.79 | 11.225% | $188.8489 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.33 | 9.175% | $171.765 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.57 | 6.116% | $251.0386 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.40 | 8.527% | $26.4806 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.62 | 3.339% | $216.6192 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.82 | 12.304% | $25.6278 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.52 | 4.107% | $36.9788 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.05 | $917.3589 | $917.37 | $917.40 | $917.30 | |