| 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 | $172.33 | 9.804% | $189.2252 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.50 | 11.682% | $132.3432 | $132.34 | $132.35 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.32 | 4.313% | $104.6468 | $104.65 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.94 | 9.744% | $31.7599 | $31.76 | $31.75 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.75 | 3.328% | $48.3058 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.71 | 11.813% | $33.2196 | $33.22 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.38 | 13.286% | $276.8483 | $276.85 | $276.85 | $276.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.93 | $816.3488 | $816.36 | $816.35 | $816.20 | |