| 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 | $165.66 | 12.557% | $186.4619 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.52 | 7.535% | $52.176 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.97 | 5.398% | $179.145 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.87 | 4.815% | $107.8232 | $107.82 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.77 | 3.800% | $7.0273 | $7.03 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.85 | 3.285% | $34.962 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.80 | 6.825% | $19.0149 | $19.01 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.44 | $586.6103 | $586.61 | $586.60 | $586.60 | |