| 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 | $169.98 | 11.512% | $189.5481 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.78 | 11.775% | $165.1811 | $165.18 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.61 | 3.317% | $168.0038 | $168.00 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.95 | 9.381% | $120.2644 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.49 | 8.351% | $258.4063 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.34 | 9.553% | $39.8116 | $39.81 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.42 | 9.186% | $246.1271 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.57 | $1,187.3424 | $1,187.34 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.30 | |