| 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 | $176.88 | 5.219% | $186.1114 | $186.11 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.30 | 12.234% | $72.1665 | $72.17 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.99 | 8.281% | $25.9766 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.42 | 12.813% | $55.7522 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.97 | 9.363% | $119.1729 | $119.17 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.95 | 11.481% | $186.1175 | $186.12 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.66 | 9.828% | $6.2163 | $6.22 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.17 | $651.5134 | $651.52 | $651.45 | $651.60 | |