| 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 | $174.94 | 6.515% | $186.3373 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.68 | 9.632% | $89.5474 | $89.55 | $89.55 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.35 | 8.810% | $251.7319 | $251.73 | $251.75 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.71 | 12.801% | $202.7147 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.29 | 4.759% | $14.9701 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.32 | 5.342% | $142.5488 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.64 | 5.416% | $195.6943 | $195.69 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.93 | $1,083.5445 | $1,083.54 | $1,083.55 | $1,083.40 | |