| 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 | $173.87 | 6.790% | $185.6758 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.84 | 7.801% | $159.373 | $159.37 | $159.35 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.88 | 7.639% | $126.8849 | $126.88 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.27 | 13.119% | $59.1273 | $59.13 | $59.15 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.26 | 10.461% | $40.0532 | $40.05 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.63 | 10.261% | $38.1834 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.76 | 8.338% | $177.4143 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.51 | $786.7119 | $786.70 | $786.75 | $786.80 | |