| 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 | $166.40 | 11.351% | $185.2881 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.44 | 7.560% | $35.9681 | $35.97 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.26 | 8.720% | $268.8211 | $268.82 | $268.80 | $268.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.49 | 13.703% | $179.0709 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.91 | 4.398% | $56.281 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.70 | 13.231% | $27.9681 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.38 | 7.162% | $235.092 | $235.09 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.58 | $988.4893 | $988.49 | $988.45 | $988.60 | |