| 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 | $174.30 | 6.803% | $186.1576 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.25 | 5.169% | $200.084 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.75 | 6.640% | $62.651 | $62.65 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.37 | 9.584% | $195.465 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.43 | 8.833% | $144.1275 | $144.13 | $144.15 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.54 | 6.140% | $89.7308 | $89.73 | $89.75 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.46 | 13.867% | $18.7425 | $18.74 | $18.75 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.10 | $896.9584 | $896.96 | $897.00 | $897.00 | |