| 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 | $172.27 | 8.635% | $187.1455 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.86 | 8.336% | $134.185 | $134.19 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.93 | 7.820% | $81.8677 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.91 | 12.247% | $226.6379 | $226.64 | $226.65 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.54 | 7.375% | $205.6661 | $205.67 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.35 | 8.129% | $31.7359 | $31.74 | $31.75 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.89 | 9.411% | $8.6325 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.75 | $875.8706 | $875.89 | $875.90 | $875.80 | |