| 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 | $176.93 | 5.456% | $186.5833 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.65 | 4.342% | $155.1044 | $155.10 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.42 | 3.536% | $250.992 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.45 | 13.598% | $26.6387 | $26.64 | $26.65 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.67 | 13.337% | $170.7649 | $170.76 | $170.75 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.94 | 5.754% | $34.8354 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.64 | 7.642% | $84.6497 | $84.65 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.70 | $909.5684 | $909.56 | $909.60 | $909.50 | |