| 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 | $176.64 | 5.399% | $186.1768 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.49 | 9.337% | $201.7158 | $201.72 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.63 | 3.743% | $9.9905 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.70 | 11.405% | $112.1848 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.90 | 10.223% | $67.1258 | $67.13 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.63 | 4.673% | $6.9398 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.56 | 5.839% | $260.9566 | $260.96 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.55 | $845.0901 | $845.10 | $845.15 | $845.10 | |