| 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 | $173.51 | 7.239% | $186.0704 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.33 | 12.828% | $28.5793 | $28.58 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.54 | 8.666% | $40.7932 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.70 | 4.359% | $162.487 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.31 | 3.838% | $5.5138 | $5.51 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.69 | 7.247% | $157.3206 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.55 | 9.820% | $69.7906 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.63 | $650.5549 | $650.55 | $650.55 | $650.60 | |