| 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 | $171.99 | 10.171% | $189.4831 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.80 | 9.658% | $253.0907 | $253.09 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.25 | 9.595% | $220.5599 | $220.56 | $220.55 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.65 | 5.128% | $207.7855 | $207.79 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.27 | 11.296% | $246.2647 | $246.26 | $246.25 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.28 | 10.250% | $101.7387 | $101.74 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.46 | 8.104% | $12.3887 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.70 | $1,231.3113 | $1,231.31 | $1,231.35 | $1,231.40 | |