| 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 | $171.46 | 8.829% | $186.5982 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.70 | 6.348% | $50.728 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.87 | 10.671% | $47.4447 | $47.44 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.32 | 12.277% | $122.7412 | $122.74 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.57 | 6.549% | $204.1159 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.91 | 10.375% | $254.8669 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.84 | 8.180% | $105.8433 | $105.84 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.67 | $972.3382 | $972.34 | $972.35 | $972.20 | |