| 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 | $171.70 | 8.685% | $186.6121 | $186.61 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.74 | 11.102% | $137.4776 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.48 | 6.416% | $161.199 | $161.20 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.98 | 9.832% | $106.5151 | $106.52 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.59 | 11.432% | $239.1219 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.48 | 9.649% | $42.1929 | $42.19 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.74 | 12.685% | $143.9438 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.71 | $1,017.0624 | $1,017.06 | $1,017.05 | $1,017.00 | |