| 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 | $171.74 | 8.354% | $186.0872 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.40 | 3.374% | $200.9591 | $200.96 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.80 | 5.637% | $100.1439 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.74 | 7.320% | $230.459 | $230.46 | $230.45 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.30 | 3.822% | $208.9937 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.64 | 6.743% | $90.3473 | $90.35 | $90.35 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.74 | 12.736% | $71.8579 | $71.86 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.36 | $1,088.8481 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.85 | $1,088.90 | |