| 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 | $176.33 | 5.407% | $185.8642 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.90 | 8.818% | $106.5328 | $106.53 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.43 | 9.121% | $117.2287 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.52 | 12.735% | $84.0101 | $84.01 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.36 | 12.779% | $162.8078 | $162.81 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.94 | 13.288% | $106.4227 | $106.42 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.38 | 4.378% | $73.4612 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.86 | $836.3275 | $836.32 | $836.30 | $836.30 | |