| 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 | $176.75 | 5.374% | $186.2485 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.99 | 6.397% | $7.4372 | $7.44 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.39 | 7.742% | $63.988 | $63.99 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.37 | 9.649% | $251.5019 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.70 | 11.688% | $68.9115 | $68.91 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.37 | 13.505% | $125.2755 | $125.28 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.63 | 6.804% | $6.0131 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.20 | $709.3757 | $709.38 | $709.40 | $709.30 | |