| 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 | $173.62 | 9.768% | $190.5792 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.36 | 6.510% | $181.4504 | $181.45 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.58 | 9.189% | $157.8655 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.98 | 8.726% | $136.973 | $136.97 | $136.95 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.38 | 11.450% | $36.0875 | $36.09 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.44 | 12.868% | $150.6111 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.90 | 4.354% | $37.4631 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.26 | $891.0298 | $891.03 | $891.00 | $891.20 | |