| 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 | $172.71 | 8.130% | $186.7513 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.31 | 7.501% | $149.7596 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.27 | 10.782% | $165.3643 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.91 | 6.684% | $14.8397 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.88 | 7.729% | $50.5034 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.25 | 5.104% | $50.7127 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.26 | 7.224% | $21.7236 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.59 | $639.6546 | $639.64 | $639.60 | $639.70 | |