| 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 | $174.72 | 6.430% | $185.9545 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.43 | 6.520% | $14.3056 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.40 | 5.317% | $38.3354 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.92 | 11.660% | $16.6597 | $16.66 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.98 | 10.429% | $256.1732 | $256.17 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.37 | 7.481% | $134.7489 | $134.75 | $134.75 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.62 | 7.749% | $204.3137 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.44 | $850.4910 | $850.49 | $850.45 | $850.50 | |