| 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 | 11.765% | $191.6211 | $191.62 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 3.286% | $170.8867 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.40 | 12.516% | $9.4513 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.97 | 11.301% | $186.9523 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.70 | 9.154% | $207.0651 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.79 | 7.676% | $236.6611 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.46 | 11.215% | $39.4368 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.22 | $1,042.0744 | $1,042.08 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.20 | |