| 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 | $178.37 | 4.713% | $186.7766 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.25 | 5.800% | $230.9085 | $230.91 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.95 | 6.578% | $39.3806 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.45 | 7.382% | $212.0258 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.81 | 10.442% | $19.6697 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.60 | 11.650% | $165.9119 | $165.91 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.58 | 4.168% | $36.0213 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.01 | $890.6944 | $890.70 | $890.70 | $890.70 | |