| 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 | $171.81 | 8.548% | $186.4963 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.63 | 5.759% | $88.4463 | $88.45 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.49 | 9.267% | $138.2118 | $138.21 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.90 | 6.488% | $240.5564 | $240.56 | $240.55 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.89 | 8.488% | $111.6233 | $111.62 | $111.60 | $111.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.87 | 3.687% | $91.1098 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.57 | 4.660% | $14.2024 | $14.20 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.16 | $870.6463 | $870.65 | $870.60 | $870.60 | |