| 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 | $175.69 | 6.108% | $186.4211 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.88 | 4.364% | $140.7662 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.75 | 9.312% | $67.5002 | $67.50 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.45 | 8.355% | $68.7512 | $68.75 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.62 | 13.503% | $125.557 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.55 | 6.578% | $127.414 | $127.41 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.96 | 4.213% | $123.9718 | $123.97 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.90 | $840.3815 | $840.38 | $840.30 | $840.50 | |