| 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 | $170.78 | 9.215% | $186.5174 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.36 | 11.694% | $110.9792 | $110.98 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 6.229% | $230.3788 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.49 | 11.533% | $106.5029 | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.29 | 4.818% | $162.7719 | $162.77 | $162.75 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.84 | 13.425% | $182.4328 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.48 | 5.455% | $238.8345 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.11 | $1,218.4175 | $1,218.41 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.40 | |