| 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 | $170.45 | 8.546% | $185.0167 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.51 | 11.211% | $277.4826 | $277.48 | $277.50 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.73 | 12.669% | $19.9762 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.74 | 13.209% | $150.2736 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.65 | 9.309% | $119.8573 | $119.86 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.39 | 11.360% | $40.5239 | $40.52 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.77 | 8.783% | $102.0058 | $102.01 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.24 | $895.1361 | $895.14 | $895.10 | $895.20 | |