| 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 | $176.64 | 5.671% | $186.6573 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.46 | 10.234% | $36.8843 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.49 | 11.667% | $243.9812 | $243.98 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.36 | 6.192% | $100.2028 | $100.20 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.94 | 3.158% | $221.7278 | $221.73 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.70 | 9.655% | $190.4707 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.78 | 4.502% | $6.0402 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.37 | $985.9643 | $985.96 | $986.00 | $986.00 | |