| 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 | $170.64 | 8.830% | $185.7075 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.70 | 6.709% | $153.3408 | $153.34 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.94 | 12.644% | $102.4385 | $102.44 | $102.45 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.90 | 8.737% | $228.239 | $228.24 | $228.25 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.44 | 9.616% | $23.5017 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.32 | 7.857% | $94.1807 | $94.18 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.69 | 6.128% | $75.0219 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.63 | $862.4301 | $862.43 | $862.45 | $862.30 | |