| 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 | $171.89 | 9.651% | $188.4791 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.55 | 13.604% | $139.2217 | $139.22 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.57 | 5.197% | $168.9148 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.50 | 13.321% | $130.8858 | $130.89 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.76 | 12.156% | $219.5566 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.46 | 8.553% | $203.4935 | $203.49 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.42 | 7.691% | $266.4491 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.15 | $1,317.0006 | $1,317.00 | $1,317.00 | $1,317.00 | |