| 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 | $175.74 | 4.280% | $183.2617 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.53 | 11.199% | $89.5486 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.46 | 4.150% | $67.1351 | $67.14 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.39 | 8.698% | $98.2521 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.43 | 11.565% | $206.875 | $206.88 | $206.90 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.81 | 12.738% | $87.7214 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.30 | 12.590% | $257.043 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.66 | $989.8369 | $989.84 | $989.85 | $989.80 | |