| 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 | $169.80 | 9.820% | $186.4744 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.72 | 3.235% | $34.8108 | $34.81 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.85 | 10.339% | $16.3853 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.79 | 13.395% | $71.2007 | $71.20 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.45 | 12.257% | $31.9371 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.50 | 13.526% | $81.1711 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.95 | 12.769% | $261.5677 | $261.57 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.06 | $683.5471 | $683.55 | $683.50 | $683.60 | |