| 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 | $170.98 | 9.277% | $186.8418 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.32 | 11.408% | $187.5219 | $187.52 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.63 | 3.805% | $29.7194 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.62 | 12.708% | $39.0195 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 10.728% | $266.7216 | $266.72 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.72 | 6.215% | $54.9344 | $54.93 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.66 | 12.463% | $17.6117 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.81 | $782.3703 | $782.36 | $782.30 | $782.20 | |