| 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 | $169.52 | 9.743% | $186.0363 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.30 | 7.858% | $109.2602 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.82 | 3.427% | $56.6987 | $56.70 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.31 | 7.265% | $262.0591 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.30 | 6.217% | $65.111 | $65.11 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.56 | 6.761% | $172.4831 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.44 | 5.653% | $144.153 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.25 | $995.8014 | $995.80 | $995.80 | $995.90 | |