| 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 | $171.99 | 10.133% | $189.4177 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.31 | 6.517% | $17.3729 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.79 | 10.518% | $36.2389 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.65 | 9.679% | $39.1006 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.93 | 10.168% | $202.632 | $202.63 | $202.65 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.42 | 13.649% | $263.0065 | $263.01 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.90 | 12.781% | $10.0375 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.99 | $757.8061 | $757.81 | $757.80 | $757.70 | |