| 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 | $173.85 | 7.131% | $186.2472 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.51 | 11.773% | $47.5147 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.99 | 10.194% | $139.9354 | $139.94 | $139.95 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.48 | 12.215% | $189.0598 | $189.06 | $189.05 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.32 | 4.847% | $152.3637 | $152.36 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.27 | 9.489% | $157.9598 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.92 | 13.858% | $44.3135 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.34 | $917.3941 | $917.39 | $917.35 | $917.40 | |