| 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 | $169.92 | 7.626% | $182.8781 | $182.88 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.92 | 11.245% | $191.2524 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.63 | 3.300% | $36.8058 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.94 | 3.224% | $103.1621 | $103.16 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.80 | 7.274% | $267.9705 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.95 | 6.712% | $251.787 | $251.79 | $251.80 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.40 | 5.369% | $55.2134 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.56 | $1,089.0693 | $1,089.07 | $1,089.05 | $1,089.20 | |