| 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 | $176.32 | 5.818% | $186.5783 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.76 | 12.320% | $55.8904 | $55.89 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.72 | 11.357% | $248.0143 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.83 | 12.440% | $210.0717 | $210.07 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.68 | 12.369% | $74.9276 | $74.93 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.65 | 11.814% | $160.6208 | $160.62 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.97 | 7.729% | $7.5087 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $852.93 | $943.6118 | $943.61 | $943.60 | $943.60 | |