| 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 | $186.53 | 9.438% | $204.1347 | $204.13 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.71 | 6.864% | $17.857 | $17.86 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.73 | 6.507% | $96.6338 | $96.63 | $96.65 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.53 | 9.383% | $156.9974 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.31 | 10.234% | $144.7483 | $144.75 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.74 | 3.586% | $236.9426 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.97 | 4.299% | $79.236 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.52 | $936.5498 | $936.55 | $936.60 | $936.40 | |