| 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 | $165.85 | 9.706% | $181.9474 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.72 | 11.343% | $131.073 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.80 | 13.333% | $30.3732 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.60 | 4.254% | $18.3487 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.60 | 10.425% | $270.0996 | $270.10 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.89 | 3.470% | $69.2111 | $69.21 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.29 | 4.306% | $152.5892 | $152.59 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.75 | $853.6422 | $853.64 | $853.60 | $853.60 | |