| 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 | $154.29 | 8.165% | $166.8878 | $166.89 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.40 | 12.307% | $89.1718 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.44 | 10.700% | $267.2741 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.32 | 3.863% | $189.363 | $189.36 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.51 | 8.625% | $216.7177 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.29 | 13.654% | $10.5585 | $10.56 | $10.55 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.88 | 12.753% | $249.0488 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.13 | $1,189.0217 | $1,189.02 | $1,188.95 | $1,189.10 | |