| 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 | $172.50 | 8.138% | $186.5381 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.43 | 3.122% | $245.8738 | $245.87 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.81 | 5.621% | $42.0477 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.46 | 8.720% | $146.1849 | $146.18 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.32 | 13.657% | $98.1087 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.84 | 10.723% | $87.294 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.43 | 10.722% | $83.5176 | $83.52 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.79 | $889.5648 | $889.56 | $889.55 | $889.50 | |