| 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 | $172.98 | 7.730% | $186.3514 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.33 | 7.528% | $156.2704 | $156.27 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.54 | 8.503% | $105.8338 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.62 | 5.780% | $68.355 | $68.36 | $68.35 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.90 | 3.460% | $181.9861 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.33 | 5.207% | $256.0002 | $256.00 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.34 | 12.714% | $270.8968 | $270.90 | $270.90 | $270.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.04 | $1,225.6937 | $1,225.70 | $1,225.70 | $1,225.80 | |