| 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 | $175.68 | 6.346% | $186.8287 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.61 | 12.373% | $144.5229 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.88 | 11.578% | $167.2331 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.90 | 11.792% | $97.1472 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.36 | 8.681% | $219.9269 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.89 | 12.868% | $68.7253 | $68.73 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.51 | 5.744% | $14.286 | $14.29 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.83 | $898.6701 | $898.68 | $898.75 | $898.50 | |