| 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 | $170.45 | 9.617% | $186.8422 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.66 | 13.763% | $258.9928 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.47 | 12.256% | $196.9756 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.62 | 5.659% | $165.4831 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.45 | 11.342% | $58.3989 | $58.40 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.99 | 4.602% | $98.3154 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.81 | 12.105% | $200.455 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.45 | $1,165.4630 | $1,165.47 | $1,165.50 | $1,165.50 | |