| 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 | $170.25 | 9.500% | $186.4238 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.30 | 3.383% | $116.0991 | $116.10 | $116.10 | $116.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.64 | 11.329% | $74.1896 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.86 | 6.273% | $219.8363 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.50 | 6.566% | $55.9472 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.62 | 9.498% | $21.4835 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.61 | 9.729% | $192.6951 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.78 | $866.6746 | $866.68 | $866.70 | $866.60 | |