| 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 | $172.60 | 8.281% | $186.893 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.96 | 6.417% | $21.2408 | $21.24 | $21.25 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.58 | 12.700% | $98.7027 | $98.70 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.36 | 11.583% | $58.4249 | $58.42 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.44 | 5.257% | $152.0332 | $152.03 | $152.05 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.39 | 4.769% | $25.5532 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.71 | 4.275% | $73.7329 | $73.73 | $73.75 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.04 | $616.5807 | $616.56 | $616.60 | $616.50 | |