| 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 | $172.40 | 8.294% | $186.6989 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.72 | 9.463% | $167.1719 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.95 | 4.650% | $36.5752 | $36.58 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.84 | 3.126% | $135.9613 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.40 | 9.103% | $51.7148 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.95 | 8.812% | $26.0605 | $26.06 | $26.05 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.59 | 12.504% | $97.4172 | $97.42 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.85 | $701.5998 | $701.60 | $701.55 | $701.70 | |