| 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 | $170.88 | 11.423% | $190.3996 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.72 | 6.317% | $95.3876 | $95.39 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.46 | 10.597% | $154.2386 | $154.24 | $154.25 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.73 | 6.496% | $236.1336 | $236.13 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.26 | 8.228% | $12.1865 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.79 | 6.111% | $12.5105 | $12.51 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 13.455% | $281.9016 | $281.90 | $281.90 | $281.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.31 | $982.7580 | $982.76 | $982.80 | $982.70 | |