| 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 | $171.30 | 9.531% | $187.6266 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.80 | 12.103% | $32.2857 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.89 | 10.345% | $116.8443 | $116.84 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.31 | 8.663% | $148.1185 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.32 | 3.120% | $217.9132 | $217.91 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.62 | 8.773% | $65.9382 | $65.94 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.76 | 7.359% | $117.8372 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.00 | $886.5637 | $886.57 | $886.60 | $886.40 | |