| 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 | $173.54 | 7.689% | $186.8835 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.92 | 4.437% | $103.3091 | $103.31 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.73 | 5.713% | $85.3421 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.47 | 9.620% | $246.064 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.54 | 3.455% | $129.8774 | $129.88 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.53 | 6.310% | $151.5236 | $151.52 | $151.50 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.38 | 3.631% | $210.7647 | $210.76 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.11 | $1,113.7644 | $1,113.75 | $1,113.75 | $1,113.80 | |