| 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 | $172.87 | 9.870% | $189.9323 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.48 | 5.646% | $87.1368 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.52 | 6.576% | $8.0145 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.81 | 12.832% | $271.7107 | $271.71 | $271.70 | $271.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.40 | 8.341% | $240.9504 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.57 | 10.498% | $209.4711 | $209.47 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.86 | 4.534% | $258.0526 | $258.05 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.51 | $1,265.2684 | $1,265.26 | $1,265.25 | $1,265.30 | |