| 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 | $176.90 | 5.105% | $185.9307 | $185.93 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.60 | 12.845% | $202.6696 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.53 | 9.308% | $79.2811 | $79.28 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.90 | 13.568% | $258.8215 | $258.82 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.80 | 11.769% | $204.3137 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.48 | 3.237% | $167.7395 | $167.74 | $167.75 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.40 | 8.222% | $107.5727 | $107.57 | $107.55 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.61 | $1,206.3288 | $1,206.32 | $1,206.30 | $1,206.30 | |