| 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 | $171.99 | 8.188% | $186.0725 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.74 | 5.279% | $100.7941 | $100.79 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.50 | 8.784% | $136.5239 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.76 | 7.448% | $60.9875 | $60.99 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.77 | 13.517% | $11.0906 | $11.09 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.34 | 6.688% | $123.0539 | $123.05 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.27 | 3.501% | $87.2203 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.37 | $705.7428 | $705.73 | $705.70 | $705.80 | |