| 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 | $198.31 | 9.855% | $217.8535 | $217.85 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.40 | 5.445% | $186.005 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.84 | 6.499% | $177.6829 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.69 | 13.866% | $217.1311 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.97 | 9.608% | $132.5928 | $132.59 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.95 | 8.787% | $85.8873 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.36 | 6.770% | $99.6805 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.52 | $1,116.8331 | $1,116.83 | $1,116.90 | $1,116.90 | |