| 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 | $173.36 | 7.625% | $186.5787 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.36 | 7.521% | $148.7661 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.28 | 6.399% | $112.0169 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.80 | 12.242% | $98.5485 | $98.55 | $98.55 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.87 | 3.860% | $183.6972 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.58 | 9.713% | $67.5613 | $67.56 | $67.55 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.53 | 3.339% | $166.9235 | $166.92 | $166.90 | $166.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.78 | $964.0922 | $964.10 | $964.05 | $964.10 | |