| 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 | $177.79 | 5.425% | $187.4351 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.84 | 9.715% | $108.4423 | $108.44 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.74 | 12.681% | $77.4569 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.33 | 8.754% | $214.6043 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.95 | 12.397% | $41.5307 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.59 | 12.143% | $209.2476 | $209.25 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.60 | 9.328% | $26.8947 | $26.89 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.84 | $865.6116 | $865.61 | $865.65 | $865.50 | |