| 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 | $169.73 | 11.506% | $189.2591 | $189.26 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.44 | 3.752% | $234.936 | $234.94 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.51 | 7.262% | $11.2732 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.67 | 4.347% | $208.3497 | $208.35 | $208.35 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.44 | 5.755% | $24.789 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.97 | 10.322% | $19.8249 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.48 | 12.799% | $40.0211 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.24 | $728.4530 | $728.45 | $728.40 | $728.40 | |