| 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 | $170.67 | 9.229% | $186.4211 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.37 | 5.274% | $207.7793 | $207.78 | $207.80 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.78 | 9.601% | $39.2152 | $39.22 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.56 | 13.451% | $252.4965 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.33 | 9.172% | $220.8877 | $220.89 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.26 | 7.211% | $66.7496 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.26 | 12.799% | $13.8292 | $13.83 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.23 | $987.3786 | $987.39 | $987.40 | $987.30 | |