| 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 | $170.53 | 9.780% | $187.2078 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.60 | 9.725% | $168.5376 | $168.54 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.81 | 5.857% | $67.5474 | $67.55 | $67.55 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 11.637% | $47.9593 | $47.96 | $47.95 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.92 | 12.662% | $73.1402 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.44 | 9.482% | $184.4115 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.29 | 12.649% | $186.1975 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.55 | $915.0013 | $915.01 | $915.00 | $914.90 | |