| 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 | $170.51 | 8.727% | $185.3904 | $185.39 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.35 | 9.460% | $206.1679 | $206.17 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.35 | 6.435% | $235.5939 | $235.59 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.81 | 8.732% | $163.9787 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.57 | 11.856% | $170.6587 | $170.66 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.99 | 10.734% | $102.9715 | $102.97 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.50 | 8.398% | $226.0098 | $226.01 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.08 | $1,290.7709 | $1,290.77 | $1,290.75 | $1,290.90 | |