| 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 | $170.55 | 9.178% | $186.2031 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.80 | 4.832% | $39.6265 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.31 | 10.175% | $181.0285 | $181.03 | $181.05 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.54 | 10.739% | $186.6395 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.98 | 9.522% | $249.6883 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.43 | 12.300% | $24.0659 | $24.07 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.99 | 10.280% | $147.7642 | $147.76 | $147.75 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.60 | $1,015.0160 | $1,015.02 | $1,015.05 | $1,015.00 | |