| 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 | $186.50 | 6.375% | $198.3894 | $198.39 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.89 | 11.196% | $129.977 | $129.98 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.63 | 9.397% | $95.8646 | $95.86 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.68 | 6.853% | $231.5291 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.26 | 11.112% | $153.6235 | $153.62 | $153.60 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.34 | 4.272% | $177.6169 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.94 | 5.845% | $106.8399 | $106.84 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.24 | $1,093.8404 | $1,093.84 | $1,093.85 | $1,093.80 | |