| 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 | $176.53 | 5.750% | $186.6805 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.95 | 8.536% | $141.0425 | $141.04 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.88 | 7.235% | $140.3492 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 7.704% | $265.5981 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.77 | 10.844% | $172.6617 | $172.66 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.41 | 10.817% | $94.6488 | $94.65 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.78 | 8.480% | $190.6861 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.92 | $1,191.6669 | $1,191.67 | $1,191.70 | $1,191.60 | |