| 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 | $171.94 | 9.404% | $188.1092 | $188.11 | $188.10 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.33 | 7.673% | $151.0975 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.38 | 13.760% | $91.4403 | $91.44 | $91.45 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.33 | 7.596% | $216.623 | $216.62 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.53 | 7.843% | $23.2186 | $23.22 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.79 | 7.560% | $141.7533 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.60 | 8.447% | $77.6481 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.90 | $889.8900 | $889.89 | $889.85 | $889.80 | |