| 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 | $203.88 | 6.795% | $217.7336 | $217.73 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.85 | 5.158% | $119.7224 | $119.72 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.86 | 10.350% | $184.13 | $184.13 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.79 | 4.372% | $182.4318 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.40 | 8.246% | $188.781 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.49 | 9.686% | $6.0218 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.93 | 8.425% | $187.4994 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.20 | $1,086.3200 | $1,086.31 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.20 | |