| 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 | $163.76 | 11.360% | $182.3631 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.96 | 7.127% | $260.2758 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.84 | 12.153% | $41.3172 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 8.460% | $250.0328 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.74 | 7.313% | $21.1836 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.41 | 6.320% | $104.6295 | $104.63 | $104.65 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.43 | 4.528% | $26.5815 | $26.58 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.67 | $886.3835 | $886.38 | $886.45 | $886.40 | |