| 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 | $177.80 | 4.615% | $186.0055 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.81 | 13.678% | $165.7539 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.51 | 9.111% | $19.1053 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.41 | 3.736% | $156.0293 | $156.03 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.89 | 9.613% | $16.3214 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.34 | 13.421% | $182.9934 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.85 | 3.106% | $11.187 | $11.19 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.61 | $737.3958 | $737.40 | $737.40 | $737.40 | |