| 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 | $171.84 | 8.471% | $186.3966 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.97 | 4.678% | $64.869 | $64.87 | $64.85 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.54 | 6.611% | $6.9724 | $6.97 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.55 | 7.615% | $144.796 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.91 | 13.705% | $258.008 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.68 | 7.426% | $89.8941 | $89.89 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.69 | 11.734% | $277.8713 | $277.87 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.18 | $1,028.8074 | $1,028.81 | $1,028.75 | $1,028.90 | |