| 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 | $176.51 | 5.619% | $186.4281 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.39 | 6.735% | $21.7633 | $21.76 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.86 | 13.412% | $235.7382 | $235.74 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.58 | 11.412% | $138.7971 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.93 | 10.325% | $262.4963 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.84 | 8.248% | $90.7551 | $90.76 | $90.75 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.66 | 7.821% | $45.9964 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.77 | $981.9745 | $981.99 | $982.00 | $982.00 | |