| 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 | $174.76 | 8.640% | $189.8593 | $189.86 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.42 | 5.587% | $103.9187 | $103.92 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.47 | 10.106% | $7.1239 | $7.12 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.38 | 12.198% | $85.6968 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.69 | 4.856% | $25.8889 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.68 | 4.666% | $135.7309 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.93 | 13.598% | $238.4763 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.33 | $786.6948 | $786.70 | $786.70 | $786.70 | |