| 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 | $174.88 | 6.807% | $186.7841 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.34 | 4.705% | $146.943 | $146.94 | $146.95 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.55 | 10.354% | $56.8875 | $56.89 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.56 | 10.247% | $61.2532 | $61.25 | $61.25 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.62 | 3.383% | $212.5761 | $212.58 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.75 | 3.662% | $80.5972 | $80.60 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.71 | 6.239% | $66.6225 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.41 | $811.6636 | $811.66 | $811.70 | $811.70 | |