| 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 | $166.53 | 11.563% | $185.7859 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.73 | 3.331% | $96.8521 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.68 | 4.160% | $221.5275 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.25 | 11.480% | $239.9607 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.73 | 13.728% | $45.1841 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.96 | 8.835% | $170.8274 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.79 | 6.313% | $36.9863 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.67 | $997.1240 | $997.13 | $997.20 | $997.20 | |