| 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 | $172.87 | 8.643% | $187.8112 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.59 | 6.316% | $11.2589 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.34 | 5.834% | $250.1281 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.70 | 8.235% | $116.5691 | $116.57 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.38 | 4.536% | $154.0652 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.55 | 10.438% | $18.2775 | $18.28 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.27 | 12.479% | $228.6361 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.70 | $966.7461 | $966.76 | $966.75 | $966.80 | |