| 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 | $171.90 | 8.823% | $187.0667 | $187.07 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.47 | 5.643% | $186.4282 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.51 | 10.756% | $38.2219 | $38.22 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.33 | 9.380% | $85.6774 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.41 | 4.274% | $69.2484 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.95 | 9.422% | $157.513 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.34 | 7.469% | $89.5647 | $89.56 | $89.55 | $89.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.91 | $813.7203 | $813.72 | $813.70 | $813.70 | |