| 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 | $175.77 | 6.192% | $186.6537 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.61 | 11.663% | $48.6962 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.41 | 9.415% | $39.838 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.34 | 11.805% | $71.9353 | $71.94 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.66 | 9.488% | $262.3989 | $262.40 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.33 | 11.811% | $84.2272 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.49 | 12.710% | $259.7853 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.61 | $953.5346 | $953.55 | $953.60 | $953.50 | |