| 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 | $226.85 | 9.669% | $248.7841 | $248.78 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.87 | 4.356% | $171.0082 | $171.01 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.54 | 6.526% | $160.3642 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.30 | 9.300% | $197.0679 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.68 | 5.428% | $36.5624 | $36.56 | $36.55 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.84 | 4.567% | $6.1067 | $6.11 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.38 | 10.553% | $32.4805 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.46 | $852.3740 | $852.37 | $852.35 | $852.50 | |