| 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 | $174.66 | 7.555% | $187.8556 | $187.86 | $187.85 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.89 | 7.194% | $86.7092 | $86.71 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.83 | 10.845% | $260.2973 | $260.30 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.47 | 11.242% | $55.0314 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.53 | 13.832% | $166.798 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.89 | 4.829% | $6.1744 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.66 | 13.168% | $23.3805 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.93 | $786.2464 | $786.25 | $786.25 | $786.30 | |