| 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 | $175.83 | 5.805% | $186.0369 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.46 | 3.500% | $115.3611 | $115.36 | $115.35 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.37 | 12.827% | $130.1685 | $130.17 | $130.15 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.36 | 11.369% | $49.4033 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.53 | 5.815% | $112.7247 | $112.72 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.32 | 12.696% | $258.4345 | $258.43 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.72 | 5.186% | $23.8983 | $23.90 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.59 | $876.0273 | $876.02 | $876.00 | $876.00 | |