| 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 | $176.25 | 6.698% | $188.0552 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.59 | 12.799% | $115.7205 | $115.72 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.96 | 3.109% | $90.6947 | $90.69 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.59 | 7.788% | $37.2839 | $37.28 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.57 | 12.684% | $84.0285 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 3.247% | $70.0118 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.30 | 10.319% | $23.4979 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.07 | $609.2925 | $609.29 | $609.30 | $609.30 | |