| 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 | $176.68 | 5.529% | $186.4486 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.40 | 11.160% | $136.0598 | $136.06 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.54 | 10.798% | $277.5933 | $277.59 | $277.60 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.79 | 7.211% | $84.4715 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.87 | 13.715% | $132.8987 | $132.90 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.98 | 13.286% | $146.1163 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.39 | 13.381% | $221.5351 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.65 | $1,185.1233 | $1,185.13 | $1,185.10 | $1,185.10 | |