| 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 | $176.50 | 5.623% | $186.4246 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.43 | 4.788% | $134.5792 | $134.58 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.28 | 10.653% | $29.0796 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.93 | 6.431% | $114.871 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.52 | 10.519% | $114.4093 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.91 | 5.138% | $33.5495 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.26 | 9.255% | $16.6723 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.83 | $629.5855 | $629.58 | $629.55 | $629.60 | |