| 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 | $175.63 | 6.825% | $187.6167 | $187.62 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.28 | 11.233% | $210.5418 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.75 | 12.102% | $87.1593 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.82 | 8.726% | $140.0608 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.27 | 9.247% | $227.5287 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.44 | 7.502% | $11.2232 | $11.22 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.91 | 8.592% | $46.5968 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.10 | $910.7273 | $910.73 | $910.70 | $910.70 | |