| 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 | $171.65 | 8.650% | $186.4977 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 7.718% | $74.2392 | $74.24 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.98 | 12.652% | $59.683 | $59.68 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.31 | 5.368% | $8.7561 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.44 | 5.787% | $146.4515 | $146.45 | $146.45 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.76 | 9.194% | $51.0591 | $51.06 | $51.05 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.26 | 5.736% | $244.5251 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.32 | $771.2117 | $771.22 | $771.25 | $771.30 | |