| 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 | $171.59 | 8.538% | $186.2404 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.81 | 11.204% | $13.1332 | $13.13 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.46 | 6.312% | $202.4818 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.79 | 12.210% | $141.149 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.60 | 12.278% | $184.8096 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.81 | 8.429% | $161.3532 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.67 | 5.741% | $17.627 | $17.63 | $17.65 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.73 | $906.7942 | $906.79 | $906.85 | $906.70 | |