| 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 | $154.93 | 11.567% | $172.8508 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.73 | 5.389% | $60.8411 | $60.84 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.30 | 5.765% | $85.9869 | $85.99 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.35 | 11.746% | $140.0736 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.48 | 5.538% | $195.7519 | $195.75 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.46 | 12.789% | $43.3786 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.62 | 5.639% | $167.5646 | $167.56 | $167.55 | $167.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.87 | $866.4475 | $866.44 | $866.45 | $866.60 | |