| 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 | $171.88 | 8.225% | $186.0171 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.45 | 8.145% | $75.1067 | $75.11 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.56 | 9.467% | $14.8437 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.58 | 11.627% | $116.7395 | $116.74 | $116.75 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.46 | 3.731% | $41.9696 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.93 | 6.491% | $186.2847 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.38 | 3.125% | $215.9231 | $215.92 | $215.90 | $215.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.24 | $836.8844 | $836.88 | $836.85 | $836.80 | |