| 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 | $172.31 | 8.449% | $186.8685 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.96 | 13.572% | $101.0337 | $101.03 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.92 | 10.563% | $52.9818 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.50 | 12.127% | $271.908 | $271.91 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.90 | 9.695% | $117.264 | $117.26 | $117.25 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.92 | 12.816% | $72.112 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.77 | 8.719% | $71.5045 | $71.50 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.28 | $873.6725 | $873.66 | $873.65 | $873.70 | |