| 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 | $173.53 | 7.318% | $186.2289 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.84 | 8.778% | $75.9706 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.69 | 5.689% | $68.3702 | $68.37 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.51 | 4.142% | $151.537 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 11.702% | $6.6909 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.53 | 5.762% | $21.7129 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.31 | 9.173% | $36.3655 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.40 | $546.8760 | $546.88 | $546.85 | $546.90 | |