| 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 | $176.50 | 5.576% | $186.3416 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.38 | 8.253% | $266.7137 | $266.71 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.71 | 7.686% | $42.7621 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.75 | 12.375% | $91.8666 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.56 | 12.350% | $53.4337 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.40 | 9.844% | $136.6459 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.33 | 5.193% | $15.0742 | $15.07 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.63 | $792.8378 | $792.83 | $792.80 | $792.80 | |