| 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 | $178.62 | 4.451% | $186.5704 | $186.57 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.80 | 5.807% | $249.4929 | $249.49 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.80 | 9.770% | $98.5735 | $98.57 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.59 | 10.299% | $28.2255 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.56 | 12.543% | $161.5667 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.79 | 11.871% | $87.0245 | $87.02 | $87.00 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.34 | 4.466% | $70.3474 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.50 | $881.8009 | $881.80 | $881.75 | $881.80 | |