| 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 | $178.57 | 4.705% | $186.9717 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.68 | 12.449% | $38.9973 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.74 | 9.249% | $6.2709 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.59 | 13.740% | $95.0753 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 11.784% | $15.3815 | $15.38 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.69 | 6.140% | $246.9772 | $246.98 | $247.00 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.37 | 13.854% | $159.8169 | $159.82 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.40 | $749.4908 | $749.50 | $749.50 | $749.60 | |