| 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 | $169.99 | 13.193% | $192.4168 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.56 | 6.850% | $18.7629 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.79 | 7.726% | $97.8044 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.53 | 8.599% | $251.4393 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.46 | 11.776% | $265.4233 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.50 | 9.718% | $270.4549 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.84 | 5.450% | $48.3383 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.67 | $1,144.6399 | $1,144.63 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.60 | |