| 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 | $172.67 | 7.760% | $186.0692 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.33 | 12.700% | $64.6109 | $64.61 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.52 | 12.208% | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.72 | 3.259% | $42.0471 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.35 | 6.346% | $7.8164 | $7.82 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.91 | 3.266% | $234.3209 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.79 | 8.506% | $116.9586 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.29 | $828.5731 | $828.58 | $828.50 | $828.60 | |