| 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 | $7.47 | 9.314% | $8.1658 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.25 | 4.573% | $186.4014 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.45 | 11.201% | $183.9821 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.65 | 11.279% | $67.4907 | $67.49 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.51 | 7.423% | $48.8882 | $48.89 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.78 | 10.111% | $162.722 | $162.72 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 7.309% | $17.9635 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.85 | $675.6137 | $675.61 | $675.60 | $675.70 | |