| 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 | $170.37 | 9.483% | $186.5262 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.62 | 12.855% | $36.8133 | $36.81 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.97 | 4.814% | $237.8963 | $237.90 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.39 | 11.547% | $169.9865 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.37 | 11.386% | $67.2437 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.61 | 12.335% | $50.1126 | $50.11 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.65 | 12.272% | $42.2704 | $42.27 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.98 | $790.8490 | $790.85 | $790.85 | $790.80 | |