| 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 | $176.30 | 5.651% | $186.2627 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.90 | 7.745% | $19.2864 | $19.29 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.87 | 7.400% | $134.1104 | $134.11 | $134.10 | $134.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.45 | 10.872% | $192.3075 | $192.31 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.87 | 12.204% | $60.4443 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.28 | 10.655% | $123.1369 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.70 | 7.534% | $169.5811 | $169.58 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.37 | $885.1293 | $885.13 | $885.15 | $885.10 | |