| 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 | $170.40 | 9.857% | $187.1963 | $187.20 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.35 | 4.602% | $92.4159 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.74 | 7.659% | $86.9239 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.40 | 10.346% | $256.4441 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.28 | 13.199% | $56.9165 | $56.92 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.82 | 10.643% | $39.6323 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.34 | 8.234% | $228.7417 | $228.74 | $228.75 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.33 | $948.2707 | $948.27 | $948.25 | $948.10 | |