| 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 | $174.68 | 8.171% | $188.9531 | $188.95 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.29 | 11.392% | $180.7781 | $180.78 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.54 | 4.277% | $127.781 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.78 | 7.509% | $98.6718 | $98.67 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.40 | 6.502% | $151.6588 | $151.66 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 9.787% | $272.0302 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.70 | 9.455% | $149.625 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.17 | $1,169.4980 | $1,169.50 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.60 | |