| 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 | $171.41 | 8.850% | $186.5798 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.77 | 11.754% | $191.9598 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.75 | 8.121% | $44.0593 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.82 | 13.861% | $95.4383 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.50 | 10.222% | $110.7731 | $110.77 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.35 | 5.420% | $208.0464 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.40 | 9.309% | $209.2174 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.00 | $1,046.0741 | $1,046.08 | $1,046.05 | $1,046.10 | |