| 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 | $171.52 | 9.858% | $188.4284 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.25 | 10.843% | $192.0355 | $192.04 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.61 | 5.525% | $56.572 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.74 | 3.509% | $39.0643 | $39.06 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.43 | 9.184% | $146.7761 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.36 | 11.439% | $255.5965 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.98 | 10.382% | $261.5833 | $261.58 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.89 | $1,140.0561 | $1,140.06 | $1,140.10 | $1,140.10 | |