| 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 | $172.50 | 8.172% | $186.5967 | $186.60 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.76 | 7.650% | $174.1346 | $174.13 | $174.15 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.46 | 11.807% | $117.9117 | $117.91 | $117.90 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.77 | 7.132% | $17.966 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.89 | 9.201% | $114.5409 | $114.54 | $114.55 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.85 | 13.541% | $35.0274 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.79 | 8.223% | $82.0222 | $82.02 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.02 | $728.1995 | $728.20 | $728.20 | $728.10 | |