| 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 | $178.80 | 4.659% | $187.1303 | $187.13 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.62 | 8.651% | $104.9786 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.94 | 9.803% | $250.285 | $250.29 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.75 | 8.434% | $109.2473 | $109.25 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.85 | 8.825% | $78.1908 | $78.19 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.86 | 10.767% | $138.3037 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.96 | 13.224% | $220.7415 | $220.74 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.78 | $1,088.8772 | $1,088.88 | $1,088.95 | $1,088.80 | |