| 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 | $174.26 | 8.162% | $188.4831 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.29 | 13.574% | $116.1748 | $116.17 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.75 | 8.530% | $142.9883 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.84 | 6.797% | $172.8403 | $172.84 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.34 | 10.795% | $13.6721 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.75 | 3.526% | $202.6521 | $202.65 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.45 | 3.258% | $249.3164 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.68 | $1,086.1271 | $1,086.12 | $1,086.10 | $1,086.20 | |