| 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 | $173.60 | 7.403% | $186.4516 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 8.525% | $49.1401 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.50 | 13.784% | $52.9096 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.81 | 9.840% | $210.6841 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.68 | 5.707% | $202.6192 | $202.62 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.84 | 5.827% | $56.9773 | $56.98 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.58 | 7.167% | $77.7818 | $77.78 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.29 | $836.5637 | $836.56 | $836.60 | $836.60 | |