| 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 | $165.87 | 12.197% | $186.1012 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.95 | 3.760% | $114.0841 | $114.08 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.32 | 3.657% | $86.367 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.40 | 11.226% | $156.1613 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.47 | 12.576% | $60.1944 | $60.19 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.57 | 13.240% | $86.7079 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.60 | 13.432% | $249.0967 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.18 | $938.7126 | $938.71 | $938.70 | $938.80 | |