| 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 | $177.33 | 5.105% | $186.3827 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.50 | 9.477% | $81.5604 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.46 | 3.387% | $93.5239 | $93.52 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.46 | 8.855% | $34.2458 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.91 | 3.585% | $86.9182 | $86.92 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.43 | 10.154% | $245.0155 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.61 | 5.657% | $159.13 | $159.13 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.70 | $886.7765 | $886.78 | $886.75 | $886.70 | |