| 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 | 8.742% | $186.8623 | $186.86 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.41 | 3.545% | $5.6018 | $5.60 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.62 | 9.502% | $187.9273 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.55 | 13.794% | $105.3163 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.40 | 4.318% | $131.858 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.45 | 9.289% | $271.5285 | $271.53 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.99 | 12.836% | $90.2575 | $90.26 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.26 | $979.3517 | $979.36 | $979.35 | $979.40 | |