| 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 | $171.79 | 10.271% | $189.4346 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.91 | 7.180% | $219.6225 | $219.62 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.84 | 3.212% | $145.3638 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.88 | 12.872% | $38.241 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.69 | 11.577% | $179.2931 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.27 | 9.720% | $9.0738 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.80 | 9.834% | $184.3015 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.18 | $965.3303 | $965.31 | $965.30 | $965.30 | |