| 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 | $171.31 | 8.750% | $186.2996 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.26 | 8.831% | $205.9736 | $205.97 | $205.95 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.56 | 9.367% | $49.8276 | $49.83 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.25 | 7.190% | $251.0926 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.81 | 13.863% | $93.1513 | $93.15 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.80 | 12.793% | $243.4073 | $243.41 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.55 | 3.254% | $132.733 | $132.73 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.54 | $1,162.4850 | $1,162.48 | $1,162.50 | $1,162.50 | |