| 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 | $170.80 | 13.168% | $193.2909 | $193.29 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.61 | 10.726% | $176.7298 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.79 | 6.856% | $179.2937 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.57 | 3.793% | $120.9915 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.37 | 4.148% | $198.2665 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.86 | 8.500% | $47.5881 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.95 | 10.331% | $172.0612 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.95 | $1,088.2217 | $1,088.22 | $1,088.25 | $1,088.30 | |