| 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 | $176.70 | 5.385% | $186.2153 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.54 | 7.136% | $68.0742 | $68.07 | $68.05 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.83 | 3.799% | $30.9632 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.94 | 9.178% | $137.4988 | $137.50 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.49 | 12.867% | $177.7542 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.45 | 8.485% | $206.6097 | $206.61 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.91 | 8.708% | $61.8657 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.86 | $868.9811 | $868.98 | $868.90 | $869.10 | |