| 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 | $176.47 | 5.405% | $186.0082 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.55 | 5.513% | $39.6201 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.90 | 7.461% | $70.8168 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.88 | 8.382% | $157.0238 | $157.02 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.73 | 7.645% | $13.7032 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.31 | 3.322% | $155.3033 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.51 | 11.588% | $268.3803 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.35 | $890.8557 | $890.85 | $890.80 | $890.80 | |