| 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 | $176.40 | 5.367% | $185.8674 | $185.87 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.92 | 4.175% | $105.1334 | $105.13 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.25 | 11.146% | $96.9749 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.44 | 11.484% | $62.9216 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.31 | 13.623% | $160.5607 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.99 | 3.664% | $207.3176 | $207.32 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.30 | 13.832% | $14.0013 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.61 | $832.7769 | $832.77 | $832.70 | $832.80 | |