| 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 | $170.92 | 13.868% | $194.6232 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.56 | 10.236% | $109.751 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.29 | 13.677% | $100.3654 | $100.37 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.70 | 10.268% | $8.4906 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.93 | 12.216% | $149.1687 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.31 | 3.516% | $18.9538 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 13.198% | $269.9772 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.21 | $851.3299 | $851.33 | $851.30 | $851.50 | |