| 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 | $176.88 | 5.256% | $186.1768 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 4.313% | $51.3846 | $51.38 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.28 | 11.859% | $89.8004 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.68 | 7.122% | $122.8475 | $122.85 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.85 | 3.306% | $9.1426 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.55 | 5.130% | $192.9661 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.31 | 9.333% | $234.3116 | $234.31 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.81 | $886.6296 | $886.63 | $886.65 | $886.60 | |