| 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 | $175.30 | 6.515% | $186.7208 | $186.72 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.50 | 12.396% | $62.3798 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.37 | 7.569% | $168.2056 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.28 | 8.601% | $180.5817 | $180.58 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.51 | 8.369% | $5.9711 | $5.97 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.40 | 12.722% | $48.9213 | $48.92 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.36 | 13.654% | $139.067 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.72 | $791.8473 | $791.85 | $791.80 | $791.90 | |