| 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 | $171.66 | 7.835% | $185.1096 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.54 | 10.241% | $235.4086 | $235.41 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.61 | 6.512% | $86.9244 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.50 | 12.605% | $20.8319 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.81 | 6.687% | $96.8825 | $96.88 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.81 | 7.398% | $117.9337 | $117.93 | $117.95 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.84 | 8.437% | $93.0823 | $93.08 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.77 | $836.1730 | $836.16 | $836.20 | $836.10 | |