| 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 | $172.56 | 9.750% | $189.3846 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.81 | 10.371% | $201.7692 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.59 | 5.814% | $68.3453 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.94 | 12.302% | $156.0324 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.70 | 11.477% | $251.6036 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.36 | 4.547% | $260.6984 | $260.70 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.30 | 6.672% | $60.0563 | $60.06 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.26 | $1,187.8898 | $1,187.89 | $1,187.90 | $1,187.90 | |