| 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 | $174.79 | 6.784% | $186.6478 | $186.65 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.43 | 13.839% | $273.7031 | $273.70 | $273.70 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.69 | 6.537% | $226.5935 | $226.59 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.44 | 5.283% | $60.4746 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.52 | 5.502% | $174.6269 | $174.63 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.95 | 8.574% | $144.3491 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.90 | 13.252% | $179.9574 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.72 | $1,246.3524 | $1,246.35 | $1,246.35 | $1,246.30 | |