| 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 | $174.69 | 6.654% | $186.3139 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.59 | 4.566% | $76.9501 | $76.95 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.75 | 10.188% | $233.3231 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.76 | 12.759% | $188.0369 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.86 | 3.849% | $15.432 | $15.43 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.78 | 11.393% | $199.1484 | $199.15 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.31 | 10.268% | $87.4536 | $87.45 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.74 | $986.6580 | $986.65 | $986.65 | $986.60 | |