| 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 | $170.90 | 9.317% | $186.8228 | $186.82 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.32 | 13.354% | $120.518 | $120.52 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.70 | 6.150% | $30.4651 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.29 | 5.730% | $137.7556 | $137.76 | $137.75 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 12.445% | $209.8449 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.80 | 3.786% | $17.436 | $17.44 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.63 | 7.428% | $235.9441 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.26 | $938.7865 | $938.79 | $938.75 | $938.70 | |