| 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 | $170.70 | 10.479% | $188.5877 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.83 | 9.107% | $202.7535 | $202.75 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.89 | 10.150% | $23.0103 | $23.01 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.36 | 3.667% | $183.8638 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.66 | 3.669% | $197.6553 | $197.66 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.75 | 8.205% | $43.0115 | $43.01 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.44 | 6.419% | $20.6879 | $20.69 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.63 | $859.5700 | $859.57 | $859.55 | $859.70 | |