| 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 | $178.30 | 4.671% | $186.6284 | $186.63 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.84 | 6.786% | $92.733 | $92.73 | $92.75 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.61 | 11.170% | $31.8057 | $31.81 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.64 | 6.214% | $95.2102 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.93 | 9.850% | $26.2871 | $26.29 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.95 | 7.150% | $67.4509 | $67.45 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.56 | 8.559% | $79.856 | $79.86 | $79.85 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.83 | $579.9713 | $579.98 | $580.00 | $580.00 | |