| 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 | $177.64 | 4.802% | $186.1703 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.37 | 11.549% | $256.9754 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.74 | 10.558% | $119.1152 | $119.12 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.49 | 8.489% | $31.9934 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.50 | 3.578% | $73.0225 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.34 | 13.743% | $43.6091 | $43.61 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.73 | 8.535% | $248.2521 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.81 | $959.1380 | $959.14 | $959.10 | $959.20 | |