| 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 | $173.99 | 7.215% | $186.5434 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.71 | 10.528% | $8.5217 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.95 | 5.108% | $118.7195 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.46 | 13.129% | $58.2162 | $58.22 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.90 | 12.716% | $81.0428 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.69 | 9.154% | $168.8503 | $168.85 | $168.85 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.30 | 6.517% | $66.3601 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.00 | $688.2540 | $688.25 | $688.20 | $688.20 | |