| 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 | $166.30 | 11.863% | $186.0282 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.86 | 6.503% | $44.5822 | $44.58 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.67 | 4.822% | $38.4382 | $38.44 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.31 | 7.282% | $9.988 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.73 | 9.600% | $39.1601 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.27 | 10.769% | $20.2375 | $20.24 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.40 | 3.301% | $242.1375 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.54 | $580.5717 | $580.58 | $580.65 | $580.50 | |