| 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 | $220.72 | 5.863% | $233.6608 | $233.66 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.88 | 4.561% | $185.9931 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.87 | 10.500% | $256.2164 | $256.22 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.99 | 12.434% | $258.587 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.91 | 11.530% | $57.8952 | $57.90 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.66 | 11.673% | $110.1766 | $110.18 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 9.543% | $51.4304 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.98 | $1,153.9595 | $1,153.97 | $1,154.00 | $1,154.00 | |