| 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 | $173.48 | 8.715% | $188.5988 | $188.60 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.26 | 10.559% | $231.3558 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.63 | 10.640% | $86.9962 | $87.00 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.26 | 4.381% | $174.5877 | $174.59 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.92 | 8.145% | $88.5924 | $88.59 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.99 | 12.284% | $99.9215 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.65 | 11.232% | $54.1144 | $54.11 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.19 | $924.1668 | $924.17 | $924.15 | $924.20 | |