| 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 | $176.44 | 5.745% | $186.5765 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.48 | 13.313% | $42.4697 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.97 | 11.314% | $155.8062 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.25 | 4.194% | $237.8228 | $237.82 | $237.80 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.90 | 5.590% | $149.8322 | $149.83 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.75 | 12.819% | $84.3322 | $84.33 | $84.35 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.30 | 11.696% | $23.7912 | $23.79 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.09 | $880.6308 | $880.63 | $880.65 | $880.60 | |