| 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 | 9.309% | $186.3172 | $186.32 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.56 | 10.543% | $255.9734 | $255.97 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.27 | 8.765% | $112.3216 | $112.32 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.95 | 11.503% | $16.6697 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.65 | 9.746% | $231.1799 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.97 | 12.768% | $137.5431 | $137.54 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.62 | 11.637% | $49.8124 | $49.81 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.47 | $989.8173 | $989.81 | $989.75 | $989.80 | |