| 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 | $172.50 | 7.857% | $186.0533 | $186.05 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.72 | 8.449% | $165.6233 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.49 | 5.107% | $214.9333 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.36 | 6.701% | $69.7398 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.71 | 3.730% | $42.2285 | $42.23 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.86 | 7.256% | $252.974 | $252.97 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.88 | 8.815% | $61.894 | $61.89 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.52 | $993.4462 | $993.43 | $993.45 | $993.40 | |