| 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 | $171.98 | 7.715% | $185.2483 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.53 | 9.717% | $268.291 | $268.29 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.48 | 8.712% | $10.3059 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.41 | 8.582% | $180.6913 | $180.69 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.75 | 5.234% | $19.7314 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.43 | 6.438% | $213.3337 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.84 | 11.845% | $18.8347 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.42 | $896.4363 | $896.43 | $896.50 | $896.30 | |