| 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 | $169.88 | 9.413% | $185.8708 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.88 | 8.772% | $208.7117 | $208.71 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.88 | 12.865% | $50.6538 | $50.65 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.60 | 13.650% | $270.0324 | $270.03 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.39 | 12.474% | $214.1392 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.51 | 5.650% | $125.2058 | $125.21 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.87 | 3.703% | $244.6043 | $244.60 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.01 | $1,299.2180 | $1,299.21 | $1,299.20 | $1,299.20 | |