| 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 | $175.71 | 6.593% | $187.2946 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.59 | 8.273% | $15.797 | $15.80 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.52 | 8.750% | $202.8405 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.82 | 8.161% | $86.3341 | $86.33 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.76 | 13.124% | $250.8638 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.87 | 9.845% | $20.7278 | $20.73 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.34 | 5.150% | $172.8035 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.61 | $936.6613 | $936.65 | $936.70 | $936.60 | |