| 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 | $171.99 | 10.203% | $189.5381 | $189.54 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.45 | 12.157% | $135.0931 | $135.09 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.56 | 12.113% | $225.975 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.81 | 10.721% | $203.5163 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.74 | 11.473% | $178.067 | $178.07 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.70 | 7.819% | $159.2487 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.88 | 3.314% | $182.7418 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.13 | $1,274.1800 | $1,274.19 | $1,274.20 | $1,274.10 | |