| 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 | $172.73 | 7.744% | $186.1062 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.52 | 7.336% | $245.2842 | $245.28 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.44 | 12.517% | $262.6597 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.92 | 3.366% | $26.7925 | $26.79 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.54 | 9.259% | $41.0158 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.57 | 6.530% | $41.0886 | $41.09 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.28 | 6.827% | $60.1222 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.00 | $863.0692 | $863.07 | $863.05 | $863.10 | |