| 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 | $171.37 | 8.824% | $186.4917 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.95 | 12.757% | $117.2109 | $117.21 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.41 | 7.302% | $33.7036 | $33.70 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.79 | 11.118% | $192.0008 | $192.00 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.60 | 5.524% | $51.2847 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.58 | 9.309% | $266.2549 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.41 | 10.607% | $192.9097 | $192.91 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.11 | $1,039.8563 | $1,039.84 | $1,039.85 | $1,039.90 | |