| 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 | $170.32 | 9.496% | $186.4936 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.80 | 10.841% | $269.1219 | $269.12 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.27 | 11.819% | $209.4034 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.83 | 3.148% | $258.7261 | $258.73 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.41 | 4.464% | $6.6961 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.49 | 12.583% | $14.0616 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.45 | 11.477% | $98.6014 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $958.57 | $1,043.1041 | $1,043.10 | $1,043.10 | $1,043.10 | |