| 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 | $174.53 | 7.210% | $187.1136 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.95 | 13.435% | $248.3659 | $248.37 | $248.35 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.43 | 5.631% | $152.5629 | $152.56 | $152.55 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.79 | 10.261% | $19.6154 | $19.62 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.80 | 8.690% | $35.6503 | $35.65 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.96 | 8.451% | $162.6331 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.26 | 12.388% | $50.8668 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.72 | $856.8080 | $856.81 | $856.75 | $856.90 | |