| 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 | $171.28 | 10.187% | $188.7283 | $188.73 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.79 | 3.525% | $127.1183 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.29 | 9.182% | $10.143 | $10.14 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.87 | 11.811% | $52.4058 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.72 | 10.505% | $84.7794 | $84.78 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.94 | 7.325% | $260.7354 | $260.74 | $260.75 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.61 | 11.103% | $136.2234 | $136.22 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.50 | $860.1336 | $860.14 | $860.15 | $860.00 | |