| 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 | $173.33 | 7.584% | $186.4753 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.52 | 11.726% | $159.2319 | $159.23 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.34 | 11.536% | $134.2224 | $134.22 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.53 | 10.320% | $120.8335 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.68 | 3.399% | $21.3829 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.92 | 11.630% | $103.7266 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.76 | 13.628% | $107.6739 | $107.67 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.08 | $833.5465 | $833.54 | $833.60 | $833.50 | |