| 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 | $171.57 | 8.735% | $186.5566 | $186.56 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.66 | 6.558% | $10.2935 | $10.29 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.48 | 11.197% | $123.9624 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.56 | 6.173% | $208.6936 | $208.69 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 9.237% | $12.7807 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.35 | 10.622% | $220.525 | $220.53 | $220.55 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.82 | 12.646% | $84.2817 | $84.28 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.14 | $847.0935 | $847.09 | $847.15 | $847.20 | |