| 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 | $176.85 | 5.414% | $186.4247 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.50 | 12.133% | $82.4178 | $82.42 | $82.40 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.29 | 9.432% | $64.8822 | $64.88 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.49 | 11.417% | $12.8018 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.27 | 3.421% | $157.4792 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.68 | 3.283% | $118.4449 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.75 | 6.596% | $137.2424 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.83 | $759.6930 | $759.68 | $759.70 | $759.60 | |