| 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 | $170.93 | 6.590% | $182.1943 | $182.19 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.54 | 13.616% | $88.0978 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.57 | 8.657% | $48.4284 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.85 | 5.854% | $250.7152 | $250.72 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.80 | 13.260% | $248.9455 | $248.95 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.97 | 7.129% | $18.1798 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.92 | 12.357% | $8.8987 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.58 | $845.4597 | $845.47 | $845.50 | $845.40 | |