| 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 | $172.45 | 7.155% | $184.7888 | $184.79 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.48 | 5.755% | $106.2626 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.32 | 3.714% | $7.5919 | $7.59 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.86 | 5.611% | $37.8721 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.87 | 13.157% | $66.6155 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 10.869% | $95.9017 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.91 | 5.695% | $186.985 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.39 | $686.0176 | $686.02 | $686.00 | $686.10 | |