| 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 | $171.26 | 8.627% | $186.0346 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.28 | 8.281% | $57.6921 | $57.69 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.86 | 12.405% | $159.4577 | $159.46 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.36 | 11.527% | $92.9689 | $92.97 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.98 | 3.481% | $18.6059 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.41 | 12.733% | $276.6581 | $276.66 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.84 | 13.522% | $75.8781 | $75.88 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.99 | $867.2954 | $867.30 | $867.30 | $867.40 | |