| 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 | $151.32 | 12.259% | $169.8703 | $169.87 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.35 | 6.477% | $190.9665 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.46 | 12.654% | $194.2831 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.73 | 11.406% | $122.2458 | $122.25 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.93 | 8.536% | $150.7891 | $150.79 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.57 | 11.161% | $208.5047 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.31 | 4.400% | $241.4876 | $241.49 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.67 | $1,278.1471 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.20 | |