| 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 | $193.60 | 6.538% | $206.2576 | $206.26 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.60 | 10.456% | $73.5637 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.46 | 8.689% | $86.3643 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.52 | 3.437% | $170.1746 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.48 | 13.541% | $252.606 | $252.61 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.54 | 4.158% | $8.8951 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.73 | 4.263% | $88.342 | $88.34 | $88.35 | $88.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.93 | $886.2033 | $886.20 | $886.15 | $886.30 | |