| 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 | $170.55 | 8.588% | $185.1968 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.38 | 8.458% | $22.1037 | $22.10 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.48 | 12.304% | $109.4739 | $109.47 | $109.45 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.89 | 10.408% | $216.2782 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.60 | 10.159% | $54.6389 | $54.64 | $54.65 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.45 | 8.428% | $52.5334 | $52.53 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.35 | 5.644% | $9.8777 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.70 | $650.1026 | $650.10 | $650.15 | $650.10 | |