| 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 | $177.32 | 5.386% | $186.8705 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.52 | 9.257% | $120.7508 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.38 | 10.645% | $147.5783 | $147.58 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.89 | 13.137% | $17.9775 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.61 | 4.412% | $205.2844 | $205.28 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.65 | 10.234% | $8.4329 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.84 | 11.417% | $26.5618 | $26.56 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.21 | $713.4562 | $713.45 | $713.50 | $713.60 | |