| 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 | $175.46 | 6.485% | $186.8386 | $186.84 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.29 | 9.236% | $144.5083 | $144.51 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.27 | 4.276% | $95.1727 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.76 | 12.592% | $258.6914 | $258.69 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.30 | 8.576% | $219.6492 | $219.65 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.80 | 5.702% | $85.4072 | $85.41 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.37 | 5.552% | $194.6062 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.25 | $1,184.8736 | $1,184.88 | $1,184.85 | $1,184.80 | |