| 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 | $169.96 | 10.845% | $188.3922 | $188.39 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.26 | 12.378% | $95.8135 | $95.81 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.81 | 8.682% | $234.5466 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.65 | 12.708% | $155.1426 | $155.14 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.44 | 12.644% | $59.0705 | $59.07 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.57 | 5.508% | $25.9233 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.93 | 8.332% | $140.7558 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.62 | $899.6445 | $899.64 | $899.60 | $899.60 | |