| 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 | $167.71 | 12.848% | $189.2574 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.32 | 3.790% | $239.0491 | $239.05 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.74 | 10.407% | $85.8304 | $85.83 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.27 | 5.753% | $240.3448 | $240.34 | $240.35 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.90 | 3.557% | $16.4656 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.57 | 9.516% | $75.0951 | $75.10 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.45 | 9.460% | $7.0602 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.96 | $853.1026 | $853.11 | $853.10 | $853.10 | |