| 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 | $172.49 | 8.619% | $187.3569 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.83 | 11.117% | $146.4855 | $146.49 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.43 | 13.329% | $120.6161 | $120.62 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.61 | 13.662% | $134.8145 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.55 | 5.810% | $136.0188 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.85 | 12.683% | $76.4554 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.67 | 5.146% | $54.3289 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.43 | $856.0761 | $856.09 | $856.05 | $856.10 | |