| 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 | $177.82 | 4.873% | $186.4852 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.70 | 10.764% | $185.7512 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.51 | 3.791% | $175.9361 | $175.94 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.44 | 11.581% | $120.9984 | $121.00 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.42 | 10.691% | $17.0686 | $17.07 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.60 | 6.518% | $83.7231 | $83.72 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.32 | 7.553% | $91.7642 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.81 | $861.7268 | $861.73 | $861.70 | $861.80 | |