| 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 | $176.87 | 5.848% | $187.2134 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.86 | 6.404% | $49.8609 | $49.86 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 3.351% | $205.3068 | $205.31 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.81 | 6.396% | $213.6538 | $213.65 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.71 | 6.870% | $167.476 | $167.48 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.65 | 6.418% | $69.8634 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.88 | 12.395% | $72.9219 | $72.92 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.43 | $966.2962 | $966.29 | $966.25 | $966.40 | |