| 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 | $171.89 | 8.582% | $186.6416 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.78 | 3.281% | $228.0238 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.77 | 12.138% | $31.1407 | $31.14 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.74 | 10.315% | $221.4463 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.73 | 7.160% | $50.0759 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.91 | 3.448% | $143.6996 | $143.70 | $143.70 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.96 | 5.190% | $10.4769 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.78 | $871.5048 | $871.51 | $871.55 | $871.40 | |