| 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 | $170.57 | 11.284% | $189.8171 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.68 | 8.825% | $260.8318 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.57 | 5.410% | $198.7716 | $198.77 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.55 | 7.423% | $125.2015 | $125.20 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.69 | 4.528% | $102.1134 | $102.11 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.40 | 12.434% | $272.54 | $272.54 | $272.55 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.57 | 9.258% | $36.6779 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.03 | $1,185.9533 | $1,185.95 | $1,185.95 | $1,185.90 | |