| 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 | $151.30 | 12.665% | $170.4621 | $170.46 | $170.45 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.81 | 5.796% | $49.5231 | $49.52 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.93 | 13.174% | $19.1604 | $19.16 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.30 | 9.873% | $98.1166 | $98.12 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.96 | 5.675% | $216.5915 | $216.59 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.88 | 6.489% | $103.1665 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.36 | 12.465% | $228.7088 | $228.71 | $228.70 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.54 | $885.7290 | $885.73 | $885.65 | $885.80 | |