| 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 | $171.88 | 8.722% | $186.8714 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.40 | 10.473% | $161.7325 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.52 | 12.440% | $80.4171 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.99 | 10.565% | $179.1042 | $179.10 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.57 | 5.853% | $45.0616 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.45 | 12.246% | $209.2827 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.85 | 12.857% | $252.6304 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.66 | $1,115.0999 | $1,115.09 | $1,115.10 | $1,115.10 | |