| 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 | $175.86 | 6.365% | $187.0535 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.39 | 12.712% | $62.4312 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.71 | 11.835% | $103.6822 | $103.68 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.76 | 13.678% | $28.1467 | $28.15 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.66 | 5.649% | $64.0867 | $64.09 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.76 | 6.771% | $212.218 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.48 | 9.735% | $206.8285 | $206.83 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.62 | $864.4468 | $864.45 | $864.50 | $864.40 | |