| 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 | $186.44 | 3.571% | $193.0978 | $193.10 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.81 | 8.461% | $235.1543 | $235.15 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.72 | 4.531% | $53.0181 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.51 | 13.479% | $98.1707 | $98.17 | $98.15 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.49 | 8.249% | $271.1529 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.39 | 9.490% | $63.9312 | $63.93 | $63.95 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.81 | 12.186% | $8.7617 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.17 | $923.2867 | $923.28 | $923.25 | $923.40 | |