| 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 | $171.96 | 8.725% | $186.9635 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.44 | 7.417% | $209.9358 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.93 | 10.400% | $12.0667 | $12.07 | $12.05 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.67 | 13.318% | $274.9888 | $274.99 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.27 | 6.831% | $8.8349 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.74 | 5.795% | $93.8825 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.47 | 10.652% | $175.3502 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.48 | $962.0224 | $962.02 | $962.05 | $962.10 | |