| 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 | $175.70 | 6.464% | $187.0572 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.30 | 6.822% | $140.2573 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.28 | 9.369% | $81.2393 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.47 | 10.860% | $241.0872 | $241.09 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.79 | 9.196% | $191.9556 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.72 | 10.331% | $97.8857 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.71 | 9.151% | $24.7882 | $24.79 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.97 | $964.2705 | $964.29 | $964.30 | $964.40 | |