| 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 | $174.84 | 6.426% | $186.0752 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.91 | 8.413% | $151.6806 | $151.68 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.63 | 12.781% | $70.6347 | $70.63 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.29 | 5.353% | $50.875 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.25 | 3.659% | $108.0645 | $108.06 | $108.05 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.72 | 8.170% | $159.7887 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.46 | 7.479% | $228.3499 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.10 | $955.4686 | $955.47 | $955.55 | $955.50 | |