| 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 | $174.46 | 6.605% | $185.9831 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 3.591% | $8.7431 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.71 | 9.427% | $52.2076 | $52.21 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.54 | 9.629% | $116.7987 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.34 | 8.252% | $156.2509 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.71 | 6.465% | $260.5305 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.35 | 8.251% | $129.1976 | $129.20 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.55 | $909.7115 | $909.71 | $909.75 | $909.70 | |