| 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 | $170.90 | 7.321% | $183.4116 | $183.41 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.91 | 12.511% | $241.7974 | $241.80 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.91 | 11.105% | $214.3327 | $214.33 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.93 | 6.519% | $233.202 | $233.20 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.46 | 11.248% | $18.3114 | $18.31 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.52 | 10.799% | $62.6236 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.47 | 6.322% | $184.4368 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.10 | $1,138.1155 | $1,138.11 | $1,138.10 | $1,138.00 | |