| 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 | $172.30 | 9.655% | $188.9356 | $188.94 | $188.95 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.30 | 6.226% | $218.082 | $218.08 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.72 | 13.610% | $215.5409 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.80 | 8.704% | $253.0629 | $253.06 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.35 | 12.694% | $190.8473 | $190.85 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.38 | 11.241% | $252.9398 | $252.94 | $252.95 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.55 | 6.398% | $218.7011 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,402.40 | $1,538.1096 | $1,538.11 | $1,538.15 | $1,538.00 | |