| 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 | $169.44 | 10.346% | $186.9703 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.80 | 5.105% | $261.5012 | $261.50 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.52 | 7.585% | $156.5577 | $156.56 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.28 | 3.662% | $98.7692 | $98.77 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.36 | 8.284% | $88.0999 | $88.10 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.94 | 11.745% | $40.1612 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.38 | 5.435% | $16.2159 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.72 | $848.2754 | $848.28 | $848.20 | $848.40 | |