| 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 | $172.57 | 9.615% | $189.1626 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.66 | 11.501% | $34.1862 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.26 | 9.422% | $127.214 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.53 | 7.755% | $133.1098 | $133.11 | $133.10 | $133.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.70 | 8.511% | $20.2916 | $20.29 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.97 | 3.221% | $37.1286 | $37.13 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.82 | 9.459% | $70.9513 | $70.95 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.51 | $612.0441 | $612.04 | $612.05 | $612.10 | |