| 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 | $173.95 | 7.120% | $186.3352 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.40 | 5.380% | $92.1021 | $92.10 | $92.10 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.46 | 7.131% | $56.2009 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.75 | 8.873% | $13.8813 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.85 | 9.716% | $60.1792 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.32 | 4.344% | $75.4616 | $75.46 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.34 | 12.225% | $280.9441 | $280.94 | $280.95 | $280.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.07 | $765.1044 | $765.10 | $765.15 | $765.10 | |