| 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 | $171.58 | 8.608% | $186.3496 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.80 | 4.251% | $228.1012 | $228.10 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.99 | 8.655% | $120.5962 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.64 | 7.391% | $126.3348 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.56 | 9.504% | $88.2164 | $88.22 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.34 | 11.825% | $163.6447 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.34 | 8.448% | $191.2372 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.25 | $1,104.4801 | $1,104.48 | $1,104.50 | $1,104.30 | |