| 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 | $176.30 | 7.472% | $189.4731 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.70 | 11.397% | $207.9782 | $207.98 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.67 | 3.645% | $232.8592 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.77 | 5.258% | $50.2817 | $50.28 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.61 | 4.338% | $66.3694 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.78 | 7.309% | $231.5514 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.70 | 13.423% | $7.5993 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.53 | $986.1123 | $986.11 | $986.10 | $986.30 | |