| 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 | $176.54 | 5.855% | $186.8764 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.41 | 4.715% | $134.4645 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.47 | 7.547% | $184.4108 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.62 | 10.579% | $123.4283 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.78 | 12.856% | $220.9495 | $220.95 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.54 | 10.674% | $8.3448 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.50 | 8.139% | $88.1333 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.86 | $946.6076 | $946.60 | $946.65 | $946.50 | |