| 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 | $177.45 | 5.130% | $186.5532 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.31 | 4.819% | $35.9634 | $35.96 | $35.95 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.50 | 5.794% | $214.2329 | $214.23 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.75 | 8.308% | $86.3756 | $86.38 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.90 | 5.500% | $84.2945 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.94 | 10.852% | $76.4214 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.65 | 8.640% | $85.4454 | $85.45 | $85.45 | $85.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.50 | $769.2864 | $769.28 | $769.30 | $769.30 | |