| 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 | $170.29 | 8.718% | $185.1359 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.97 | 7.513% | $226.8202 | $226.82 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.44 | 8.222% | $256.9623 | $256.96 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.51 | 8.226% | $196.441 | $196.44 | $196.45 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.50 | 12.321% | $48.8596 | $48.86 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.69 | 10.605% | $125.7468 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.38 | 13.299% | $84.2718 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.78 | $1,124.2376 | $1,124.24 | $1,124.20 | $1,124.20 | |