| 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 | $170.33 | 5.815% | $180.2347 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.86 | 6.312% | $220.9801 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.26 | 9.436% | $24.3605 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.67 | 10.378% | $244.6749 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.86 | 10.236% | $52.7589 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.93 | 8.445% | $99.6935 | $99.69 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.78 | 13.130% | $42.7405 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.69 | $865.4431 | $865.43 | $865.45 | $865.50 | |