| 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 | $165.98 | 11.587% | $185.2121 | $185.21 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 5.632% | $51.4956 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.60 | 4.541% | $47.6707 | $47.67 | $47.65 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.90 | 10.224% | $240.1781 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.92 | 6.832% | $233.8766 | $233.88 | $233.90 | $233.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.61 | 9.768% | $39.0884 | $39.09 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 10.230% | $187.9201 | $187.92 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.24 | $985.4416 | $985.45 | $985.45 | $985.50 | |