| 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 | $170.97 | 9.514% | $187.2361 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.97 | 10.691% | $258.9837 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.32 | 7.662% | $186.5998 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.82 | 8.229% | $63.6603 | $63.66 | $63.65 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.33 | 8.374% | $25.2837 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.70 | 12.836% | $176.814 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.60 | 9.852% | $32.5162 | $32.52 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.71 | $931.0938 | $931.09 | $931.10 | $931.10 | |