| 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 | $174.52 | 6.836% | $186.4502 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.75 | 13.657% | $69.0466 | $69.05 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.70 | 6.528% | $239.3684 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.34 | 6.696% | $22.7689 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.48 | 4.172% | $32.7933 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.56 | 7.193% | $91.7143 | $91.71 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.28 | 6.699% | $209.4288 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.63 | $851.5705 | $851.57 | $851.55 | $851.60 | |