| 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 | $170.41 | 8.605% | $185.0738 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.41 | 5.402% | $65.7814 | $65.78 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.95 | 12.721% | $215.2407 | $215.24 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.45 | 3.284% | $199.8029 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.25 | 13.469% | $32.055 | $32.06 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.33 | 8.622% | $32.9451 | $32.95 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.83 | 9.845% | $259.0475 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.63 | $989.9464 | $989.95 | $989.95 | $989.90 | |