| 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 | $171.66 | 11.779% | $191.8798 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.33 | 8.743% | $168.9105 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.56 | 5.564% | $208.5522 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.65 | 13.790% | $180.5278 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.68 | 8.114% | $187.7724 | $187.77 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.29 | 6.651% | $36.5706 | $36.57 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.87 | 13.699% | $285.2367 | $285.24 | $285.25 | $285.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.04 | $1,259.4500 | $1,259.45 | $1,259.45 | $1,259.50 | |