| 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 | $166.61 | 10.598% | $184.2673 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.51 | 3.205% | $86.1865 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.97 | 13.246% | $50.9267 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.71 | 5.360% | $85.0361 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.90 | 8.384% | $42.1614 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.64 | 3.385% | $249.8195 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.33 | 13.498% | $19.6692 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.67 | $718.0667 | $718.08 | $718.05 | $718.10 | |