| 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 | $174.90 | 6.661% | $186.5501 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.27 | 6.685% | $24.8256 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.45 | 5.849% | $6.8273 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.67 | 8.123% | $178.0461 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.96 | 13.115% | $101.7583 | $101.76 | $101.75 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.52 | 13.463% | $101.5721 | $101.57 | $101.55 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.27 | 12.134% | $14.8802 | $14.88 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.04 | $614.4597 | $614.47 | $614.50 | $614.50 | |