| 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 | $172.96 | 7.595% | $186.0963 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.75 | 13.442% | $127.9059 | $127.91 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.53 | 5.555% | $185.2807 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.60 | 11.517% | $25.2028 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.76 | 6.470% | $174.3553 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.40 | 4.149% | $14.9975 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.52 | 9.173% | $159.9603 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.52 | $873.7988 | $873.81 | $873.80 | $873.90 | |