| 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 | $175.93 | 5.742% | $186.0319 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.30 | 5.186% | $148.6278 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.28 | 7.820% | $121.0603 | $121.06 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.48 | 11.305% | $59.5259 | $59.53 | $59.55 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.81 | 12.424% | $201.0254 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.83 | 13.708% | $118.063 | $118.06 | $118.05 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.29 | 4.420% | $235.2478 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.92 | $1,069.5821 | $1,069.59 | $1,069.65 | $1,069.50 | |