| 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 | $173.50 | 9.184% | $189.4342 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.97 | 11.688% | $132.8752 | $132.88 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.51 | 9.822% | $212.5166 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.90 | 8.709% | $75.9876 | $75.99 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.40 | 12.532% | $278.4042 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.40 | 5.870% | $170.8742 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.26 | 8.173% | $223.1176 | $223.12 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.94 | $1,283.2096 | $1,283.21 | $1,283.20 | $1,283.20 | |