| 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 | $175.93 | 5.819% | $186.1674 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 6.237% | $86.5088 | $86.51 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.35 | 11.301% | $268.625 | $268.63 | $268.65 | $268.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.80 | 4.840% | $85.7591 | $85.76 | $85.75 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.74 | 8.512% | $264.4871 | $264.49 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.97 | 3.520% | $176.9881 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.45 | 12.156% | $68.9199 | $68.92 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.67 | $1,137.4554 | $1,137.47 | $1,137.45 | $1,137.50 | |