| 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 | $170.29 | 9.828% | $187.0261 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.71 | 4.171% | $89.285 | $89.29 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.82 | 10.179% | $129.8129 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.79 | 9.773% | $162.2335 | $162.23 | $162.25 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.35 | 13.536% | $283.102 | $283.10 | $283.10 | $283.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.43 | 5.412% | $249.2256 | $249.23 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.74 | 6.321% | $87.97 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.13 | $1,188.6551 | $1,188.66 | $1,188.70 | $1,188.60 | |