| 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 | $149.87 | 10.714% | $165.9271 | $165.93 | $165.95 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.30 | 3.559% | $196.0372 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 9.786% | $5.8736 | $5.87 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.39 | 10.782% | $38.0979 | $38.10 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.72 | 12.828% | $54.9698 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.38 | 10.620% | $234.9348 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.41 | 11.821% | $188.3177 | $188.32 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.42 | $884.1581 | $884.16 | $884.15 | $884.10 | |