| 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 | $174.74 | 9.181% | $190.7829 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.89 | 6.244% | $258.0561 | $258.06 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.68 | 7.305% | $112.3269 | $112.33 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.68 | 10.489% | $276.9738 | $276.97 | $276.95 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.43 | 9.515% | $27.8497 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.88 | 3.732% | $169.996 | $170.00 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.48 | 12.572% | $98.478 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.78 | $1,134.4634 | $1,134.47 | $1,134.50 | $1,134.50 | |