| 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 | $167.81 | 8.740% | $182.4766 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.77 | 5.832% | $198.7207 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.80 | 11.395% | $258.2136 | $258.21 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.95 | 8.450% | $54.1708 | $54.17 | $54.15 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.63 | 10.576% | $19.4945 | $19.49 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.82 | 4.775% | $122.3982 | $122.40 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.33 | 4.424% | $100.5916 | $100.59 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.11 | $936.0660 | $936.06 | $936.05 | $936.10 | |