| 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 | $171.39 | 8.803% | $186.4775 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.48 | 9.775% | $132.2569 | $132.26 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.44 | 10.293% | $197.9098 | $197.91 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.48 | 8.549% | $46.1116 | $46.11 | $46.10 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.73 | 8.726% | $31.237 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.63 | 12.141% | $109.4833 | $109.48 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.94 | 9.495% | $250.6779 | $250.68 | $250.70 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.09 | $954.1540 | $954.16 | $954.20 | $954.20 | |