| 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 | 8.687% | $186.1917 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 13.853% | $50.5507 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.75 | 8.752% | $260.7329 | $260.73 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.74 | 4.778% | $103.4578 | $103.46 | $103.45 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.41 | 6.609% | $135.8305 | $135.83 | $135.85 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.85 | 3.278% | $61.8119 | $61.81 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.62 | 7.169% | $250.3682 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.08 | $1,048.9437 | $1,048.94 | $1,048.95 | $1,049.00 | |