| 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 | $172.40 | 9.159% | $188.1901 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.48 | 4.132% | $251.458 | $251.46 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.55 | 8.528% | $230.6763 | $230.68 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.39 | 12.349% | $34.1429 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.54 | 4.440% | $179.1564 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 12.279% | $47.9768 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.62 | 8.206% | $230.0676 | $230.07 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.71 | $1,161.6681 | $1,161.68 | $1,161.70 | $1,161.80 | |