| 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 | $171.94 | 8.203% | $186.0442 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.44 | 11.263% | $88.3873 | $88.39 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.96 | 6.703% | $91.7219 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 12.691% | $181.8607 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.92 | 12.436% | $228.1551 | $228.16 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.95 | 3.358% | $235.6046 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.99 | 9.631% | $61.3824 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.58 | $1,073.1562 | $1,073.15 | $1,073.15 | $1,073.20 | |