| 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 | $164.47 | 9.284% | $179.7394 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.59 | 5.822% | $210.1519 | $210.15 | $210.15 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.85 | 3.672% | $85.8923 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.93 | 9.353% | $7.5782 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.66 | 12.644% | $258.6982 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.30 | 10.781% | $205.2772 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.91 | 12.226% | $214.2507 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.71 | $1,161.5879 | $1,161.59 | $1,161.65 | $1,161.70 | |