| 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 | $172.35 | 8.248% | $186.5654 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.79 | 8.752% | $62.8478 | $62.85 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.52 | 12.586% | $157.08 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.86 | 5.569% | $250.0507 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.74 | 5.544% | $173.8732 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.95 | 7.213% | $107.1594 | $107.16 | $107.15 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.34 | 11.808% | $31.6864 | $31.69 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.55 | $969.2629 | $969.27 | $969.25 | $969.40 | |