| 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 | $186.57 | 8.412% | $202.2643 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.59 | 9.485% | $269.9791 | $269.98 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.63 | 5.167% | $161.5681 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.42 | 12.241% | $9.4507 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.70 | 4.400% | $28.9188 | $28.92 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.54 | 9.597% | $185.8108 | $185.81 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.37 | 11.461% | $172.0623 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.82 | $1,030.0541 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.00 | $1,030.20 | |