| 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 | $176.74 | 5.326% | $186.1532 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.81 | 6.739% | $122.547 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.67 | 10.246% | $241.0749 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.29 | 3.614% | $176.4443 | $176.44 | $176.45 | $176.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.53 | 12.705% | $8.4867 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.84 | 4.639% | $112.8427 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.94 | 8.324% | $146.1724 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.82 | $993.7212 | $993.71 | $993.70 | $993.70 | |