| 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 | $176.26 | 5.729% | $186.3579 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.97 | 13.751% | $57.9789 | $57.98 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.57 | 8.594% | $259.0727 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.44 | 10.365% | $70.0156 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.50 | 5.401% | $34.2553 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.68 | 6.180% | $158.9302 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.80 | 8.576% | $158.3038 | $158.30 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.22 | $924.9144 | $924.92 | $924.90 | $925.00 | |