| 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 | $173.79 | 7.331% | $186.5305 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.35 | 8.691% | $76.4641 | $76.46 | $76.45 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.50 | 9.164% | $204.6825 | $204.68 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 9.349% | $41.2027 | $41.20 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.45 | 5.372% | $126.9206 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.99 | 9.798% | $178.9598 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.26 | 13.701% | $146.9699 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.02 | $961.7301 | $961.72 | $961.70 | $961.80 | |