| 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 | $178.92 | 4.230% | $186.4883 | $186.49 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.80 | 6.784% | $153.5554 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.33 | 13.231% | $7.1675 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.58 | 7.773% | $206.4715 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.66 | 9.470% | $12.7642 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.37 | 7.820% | $96.3587 | $96.36 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.29 | 9.868% | $137.6536 | $137.65 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.95 | $800.4592 | $800.46 | $800.40 | $800.70 | |