| 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 | $171.47 | 8.432% | $185.9284 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.66 | 4.277% | $215.4988 | $215.50 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.42 | 3.723% | $87.563 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.33 | 4.201% | $20.1421 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.35 | 12.321% | $99.2356 | $99.24 | $99.25 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.74 | 13.155% | $163.7805 | $163.78 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.83 | 10.436% | $98.1003 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.80 | $870.2487 | $870.25 | $870.30 | $870.20 | |