| 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 | $171.66 | 11.717% | $191.7734 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.32 | 8.410% | $188.9803 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.43 | 8.743% | $249.4891 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.80 | 5.167% | $84.9749 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.48 | 4.595% | $192.9569 | $192.96 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.59 | 9.644% | $77.3977 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.56 | 11.312% | $265.5459 | $265.55 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.84 | $1,251.1182 | $1,251.12 | $1,251.10 | $1,251.20 | |