| 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 | $172.35 | 8.442% | $186.8998 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.79 | 11.729% | $20.9939 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.69 | 5.396% | $190.44 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.73 | 5.622% | $81.0438 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.71 | 13.234% | $49.4946 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.79 | 13.715% | $238.5627 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.36 | 13.484% | $136.5893 | $136.59 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.42 | $904.0241 | $904.01 | $904.05 | $904.00 | |