| 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 | $171.40 | 8.858% | $186.5826 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.44 | 3.297% | $151.2681 | $151.27 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.47 | 6.459% | $9.0171 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.90 | 7.650% | $108.6189 | $108.62 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.49 | 11.558% | $258.2456 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.57 | 7.783% | $70.6733 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.68 | 7.700% | $223.6714 | $223.67 | $223.65 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.95 | $1,008.0770 | $1,008.08 | $1,008.00 | $1,008.10 | |