| 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 | $171.73 | 8.289% | $185.9647 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.51 | 12.133% | $209.1393 | $209.14 | $209.15 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.58 | 5.527% | $226.4398 | $226.44 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.25 | 13.721% | $70.7913 | $70.79 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.39 | 5.782% | $229.9595 | $229.96 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.91 | 5.726% | $142.6349 | $142.63 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.63 | 8.538% | $148.2955 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.00 | $1,213.2250 | $1,213.22 | $1,213.25 | $1,213.20 | |