| 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 | $176.40 | 6.368% | $187.6332 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.26 | 6.225% | $14.0854 | $14.09 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.85 | 12.442% | $270.8166 | $270.82 | $270.80 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.57 | 8.800% | $228.0122 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.30 | 13.448% | $120.5952 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.39 | 10.740% | $173.1863 | $173.19 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.77 | 9.784% | $37.0741 | $37.07 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.54 | $1,031.4030 | $1,031.41 | $1,031.40 | $1,031.40 | |