| 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 | $79.42 | 8.400% | $86.0913 | $86.09 | $86.10 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.73 | 3.187% | $192.6811 | $192.68 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.79 | 5.412% | $188.4661 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.47 | 13.795% | $205.3658 | $205.37 | $205.35 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 5.568% | $197.011 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.43 | 4.256% | $175.5984 | $175.60 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.28 | 10.830% | $245.2446 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.74 | $1,290.4583 | $1,290.46 | $1,290.45 | $1,290.50 | |