| 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 | $172.44 | 9.700% | $189.1667 | $189.17 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.52 | 13.754% | $55.1934 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.38 | 5.324% | $135.215 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.26 | 3.127% | $51.8316 | $51.83 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.83 | 5.344% | $234.738 | $234.74 | $234.75 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.70 | 9.278% | $56.4967 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.55 | 12.222% | $207.1057 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.68 | $929.7471 | $929.76 | $929.75 | $929.70 | |