| 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 | $173.38 | 8.225% | $187.6405 | $187.64 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.84 | 8.114% | $110.1033 | $110.10 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.90 | 5.872% | $186.2288 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.98 | 12.568% | $97.9116 | $97.91 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.32 | 9.608% | $6.9272 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.72 | 11.309% | $202.2707 | $202.27 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.49 | 10.723% | $40.4028 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.63 | $831.4849 | $831.48 | $831.50 | $831.40 | |