| 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 | $176.66 | 5.595% | $186.5441 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.35 | 7.606% | $38.0387 | $38.04 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.46 | 12.308% | $110.5785 | $110.58 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.37 | 12.763% | $232.709 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.55 | 13.786% | $71.1731 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.59 | 8.773% | $143.1344 | $143.13 | $143.15 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.76 | 10.542% | $48.3732 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.74 | $830.5510 | $830.54 | $830.55 | $830.50 | |