| 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 | $176.80 | 5.291% | $186.1545 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.76 | 8.814% | $171.665 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.87 | 3.599% | $236.071 | $236.07 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.65 | 13.500% | $7.5478 | $7.55 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.70 | 9.154% | $190.692 | $190.69 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.37 | 9.640% | $165.9621 | $165.96 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.33 | 5.497% | $132.2194 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.48 | $1,090.3118 | $1,090.31 | $1,090.25 | $1,090.40 | |