| 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 | $177.37 | 5.362% | $186.8806 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.81 | 11.319% | $103.3152 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.61 | 8.782% | $200.8225 | $200.82 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.33 | 8.308% | $9.0221 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.78 | 13.867% | $187.63 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.80 | 5.791% | $114.0427 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.26 | 5.524% | $168.0575 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.96 | $969.7706 | $969.77 | $969.75 | $969.70 | |