| 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 | $169.58 | 9.842% | $186.2701 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.53 | 7.412% | $149.872 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.89 | 9.129% | $110.1002 | $110.10 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.51 | 8.465% | $173.0125 | $173.01 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.91 | 12.739% | $246.7969 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.89 | 3.777% | $17.5279 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.70 | 6.633% | $83.9202 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.01 | $967.4998 | $967.50 | $967.45 | $967.50 | |