| 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 | $176.88 | 5.646% | $186.8666 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.87 | 4.415% | $146.0453 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.46 | 13.652% | $161.9086 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.77 | 10.633% | $40.6798 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.77 | 5.537% | $38.806 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.88 | 7.504% | $120.2755 | $120.28 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.53 | 11.431% | $61.8776 | $61.88 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.16 | $756.4594 | $756.48 | $756.50 | $756.50 | |