| 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 | $170.70 | 9.104% | $186.2405 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.74 | 13.439% | $229.9862 | $229.99 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.84 | 5.831% | $104.6034 | $104.60 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.95 | 8.813% | $186.0158 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.39 | 12.807% | $127.9119 | $127.91 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.82 | 5.481% | $189.6759 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.75 | 9.302% | $235.8191 | $235.82 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.19 | $1,260.2528 | $1,260.26 | $1,260.25 | $1,260.20 | |