| 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 | $170.60 | 10.463% | $188.4499 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.65 | 4.174% | $153.8129 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.32 | 9.474% | $200.6877 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.76 | 11.598% | $268.6833 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.30 | 12.820% | $168.4403 | $168.44 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.95 | 3.303% | $217.9177 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.77 | 5.376% | $87.2197 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.35 | $1,285.2115 | $1,285.21 | $1,285.20 | $1,285.10 | |