| 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 | $175.64 | 6.328% | $186.7545 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.35 | 4.239% | $215.0972 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.38 | 7.476% | $183.1176 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.75 | 5.314% | $147.1763 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.86 | 8.311% | $136.3202 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.77 | 10.164% | $86.7762 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.37 | 12.392% | $50.9923 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.12 | $1,006.2343 | $1,006.24 | $1,006.25 | $1,006.30 | |