| 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 | $170.99 | 10.237% | $188.4942 | $188.49 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.43 | 12.791% | $90.7178 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.76 | 11.327% | $160.0437 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.57 | 10.459% | $27.1398 | $27.14 | $27.15 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.53 | 5.105% | $182.3887 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.75 | 5.454% | $29.2635 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.47 | 11.670% | $236.1485 | $236.15 | $236.15 | $236.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.50 | $914.1962 | $914.19 | $914.20 | $914.10 | |