| 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 | $177.49 | 5.320% | $186.9325 | $186.93 | $186.95 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.57 | 3.669% | $180.975 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.85 | 9.858% | $45.9756 | $45.98 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.88 | 7.344% | $7.3853 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.55 | 8.541% | $51.6112 | $51.61 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.33 | 9.142% | $22.1886 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.32 | 4.346% | $190.2436 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.99 | $685.3118 | $685.32 | $685.40 | $685.30 | |