| 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 | $169.83 | 9.856% | $186.5684 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.57 | 3.746% | $224.6827 | $224.68 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.40 | 6.422% | $264.3522 | $264.35 | $264.35 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.34 | 8.797% | $256.0429 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.94 | 9.870% | $69.1522 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.27 | 5.347% | $89.8294 | $89.83 | $89.85 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.94 | 9.190% | $224.8659 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,224.29 | $1,315.4937 | $1,315.49 | $1,315.50 | $1,315.60 | |