| 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 | $171.79 | 8.547% | $186.4729 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.96 | 11.632% | $31.2123 | $31.21 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.74 | 12.120% | $26.6173 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.75 | 4.823% | $45.8601 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.42 | 3.459% | $175.2802 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.49 | 8.801% | $190.9349 | $190.93 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.99 | 5.422% | $53.7547 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.14 | $710.1324 | $710.12 | $710.10 | $710.20 | |