| 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 | $169.90 | 11.565% | $189.5489 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.88 | 3.736% | $150.2927 | $150.29 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.46 | 7.131% | $179.4016 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.89 | 8.126% | $157.745 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.91 | 13.610% | $54.4306 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.58 | 8.729% | $256.1438 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.33 | 12.605% | $224.4555 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.95 | $1,212.0181 | $1,212.02 | $1,212.05 | $1,211.90 | |