| 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 | $176.27 | 5.783% | $186.4637 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.45 | 7.120% | $103.3172 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.99 | 7.537% | $266.681 | $266.68 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.76 | 13.501% | $30.3729 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.62 | 13.552% | $9.7882 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.55 | 7.813% | $202.2033 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.49 | 10.545% | $213.8935 | $213.89 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.13 | $1,012.7198 | $1,012.71 | $1,012.70 | $1,012.80 | |