| 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 | $171.45 | 9.779% | $188.2161 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.77 | 8.789% | $117.2419 | $117.24 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.87 | 13.359% | $183.4942 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.45 | 4.358% | $201.8806 | $201.88 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.45 | 3.324% | $241.2099 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.38 | 11.503% | $96.3163 | $96.32 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.70 | 13.321% | $57.4537 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.07 | $1,085.8127 | $1,085.81 | $1,085.80 | $1,085.80 | |