| 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 | $170.33 | 9.516% | $186.5386 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.41 | 4.647% | $200.3048 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.62 | 8.452% | $86.3495 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 11.564% | $86.953 | $86.95 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 13.155% | $41.6071 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.96 | 3.334% | $160.1264 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.95 | 12.222% | $126.7547 | $126.75 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.98 | $888.6341 | $888.63 | $888.65 | $888.60 | |