| 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 | $172.51 | 7.812% | $185.9865 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.47 | 7.675% | $93.1066 | $93.11 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.64 | 5.196% | $163.7271 | $163.73 | $163.75 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.56 | 7.413% | $191.7967 | $191.80 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.92 | 9.538% | $38.2507 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.70 | 11.747% | $96.8846 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.84 | 4.546% | $216.2429 | $216.24 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.64 | $985.9951 | $986.00 | $986.05 | $986.00 | |