| 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 | $171.45 | 10.717% | $189.8243 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.79 | 5.741% | $252.4989 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.81 | 4.605% | $178.6758 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.70 | 4.178% | $83.0299 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.83 | 8.688% | $249.7976 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.94 | 13.371% | $16.9376 | $16.94 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.28 | 12.429% | $189.1955 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.80 | $1,159.9596 | $1,159.97 | $1,160.00 | $1,159.90 | |