| 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 | $171.76 | 8.681% | $186.6705 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.40 | 7.330% | $161.4243 | $161.42 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.93 | 9.327% | $156.2611 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.57 | 6.656% | $25.1388 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.40 | 11.169% | $9.3382 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.41 | 3.387% | $59.3545 | $59.35 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.53 | 11.615% | $219.357 | $219.36 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.00 | $817.5444 | $817.54 | $817.50 | $817.60 | |