| 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 | $171.34 | 8.412% | $185.7531 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.68 | 12.501% | $266.2674 | $266.27 | $266.25 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.69 | 5.190% | $65.9436 | $65.94 | $65.95 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.90 | 5.814% | $126.871 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.50 | 4.709% | $111.5151 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.36 | 9.636% | $188.9686 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.28 | 13.350% | $156.7404 | $156.74 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.75 | $1,102.0592 | $1,102.06 | $1,102.00 | $1,102.10 | |