| 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 | $172.79 | 8.382% | $187.2733 | $187.27 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.71 | 8.420% | $111.3582 | $111.36 | $111.35 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.52 | 6.128% | $80.1479 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.77 | 7.640% | $20.204 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.59 | 9.153% | $37.756 | $37.76 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.25 | 10.729% | $84.4309 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.64 | 9.581% | $143.1566 | $143.16 | $143.15 | $143.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.27 | $664.3269 | $664.33 | $664.30 | $664.40 | |