| 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 | $171.77 | 8.425% | $186.2416 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.37 | 3.372% | $52.0685 | $52.07 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.77 | 5.391% | $133.6042 | $133.60 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.65 | 13.420% | $69.9234 | $69.92 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.48 | 6.512% | $59.0929 | $59.09 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.89 | 9.234% | $148.4381 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.78 | 8.226% | $271.4092 | $271.41 | $271.40 | $271.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.71 | $920.7779 | $920.77 | $920.75 | $920.70 | |