| 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 | $170.85 | 9.285% | $186.7134 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.29 | 13.248% | $172.4654 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.59 | 13.245% | $117.3105 | $117.31 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.63 | 3.510% | $39.9859 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.68 | 7.690% | $140.7293 | $140.73 | $140.75 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.94 | 6.404% | $65.9066 | $65.91 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.51 | 8.256% | $230.0548 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.49 | $953.1659 | $953.17 | $953.15 | $953.20 | |