| 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 | $186.55 | 5.675% | $197.1367 | $197.14 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.93 | 12.314% | $278.4601 | $278.46 | $278.45 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.91 | 8.641% | $11.8527 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.48 | 4.285% | $52.6431 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.54 | 9.143% | $177.401 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.37 | 3.858% | $40.8889 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.41 | 9.840% | $94.9127 | $94.91 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.19 | $853.2952 | $853.29 | $853.30 | $853.30 | |