| 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 | $174.71 | 6.555% | $186.1622 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.57 | 12.774% | $82.9678 | $82.97 | $82.95 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.77 | 6.447% | $122.1692 | $122.17 | $122.15 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.53 | 9.577% | $86.0508 | $86.05 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.25 | 9.180% | $226.2756 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.70 | 7.812% | $215.3006 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.67 | 6.586% | $14.5703 | $14.57 | $14.55 | $14.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.20 | $933.4965 | $933.50 | $933.45 | $933.70 | |