| 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 | $170.40 | 9.383% | $186.3886 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.98 | 6.460% | $160.7333 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 13.465% | $159.6112 | $159.61 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.45 | 4.363% | $55.782 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.70 | 6.330% | $87.9349 | $87.93 | $87.95 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.98 | 12.675% | $90.1175 | $90.12 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.80 | 10.192% | $41.6526 | $41.65 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.98 | $782.2201 | $782.21 | $782.25 | $782.20 | |