| 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 | $171.50 | 8.509% | $186.0929 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.43 | 13.496% | $133.2784 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.26 | 10.780% | $212.9856 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.79 | 6.230% | $92.197 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.97 | 3.114% | $65.962 | $65.96 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.84 | 13.351% | $268.4605 | $268.46 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.62 | 5.205% | $6.9646 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.41 | $965.9410 | $965.94 | $965.95 | $966.10 | |