| 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 | $170.43 | 12.582% | $191.8735 | $191.87 | $191.85 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.80 | 9.360% | $78.5205 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.51 | 10.146% | $202.1289 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.39 | 13.557% | $280.9287 | $280.93 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.90 | 4.317% | $149.069 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.35 | 3.496% | $243.5778 | $243.58 | $243.60 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.65 | 6.831% | $139.5747 | $139.57 | $139.55 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.03 | $1,285.6731 | $1,285.67 | $1,285.65 | $1,285.70 | |