| 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 | $171.31 | 9.189% | $187.0517 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.76 | 7.345% | $48.0476 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.51 | 13.633% | $236.9362 | $236.94 | $236.95 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.52 | 8.314% | $91.547 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.71 | 12.126% | $207.1079 | $207.11 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.59 | 11.462% | $7.3453 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.77 | 11.467% | $32.0691 | $32.07 | $32.05 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.17 | $810.1048 | $810.12 | $810.10 | $810.00 | |