| 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 | $175.25 | 8.332% | $189.8518 | $189.85 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.99 | 11.304% | $44.5105 | $44.51 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.78 | 9.617% | $226.666 | $226.67 | $226.65 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.82 | 10.227% | $40.5856 | $40.59 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.25 | 10.406% | $38.9181 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.58 | 12.153% | $126.2618 | $126.26 | $126.25 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.33 | 9.755% | $102.4343 | $102.43 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.00 | $769.2281 | $769.23 | $769.20 | $769.30 | |