| 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 | $171.35 | 8.732% | $186.3123 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.76 | 12.231% | $92.8824 | $92.88 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.72 | 4.673% | $5.9873 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.73 | 7.414% | $43.7497 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.54 | 8.272% | $51.4725 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.25 | 6.634% | $266.8516 | $266.85 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.98 | 7.384% | $39.7106 | $39.71 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.33 | $686.9664 | $686.96 | $686.95 | $687.00 | |