| 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 | $177.98 | 4.758% | $186.4483 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.81 | 11.357% | $93.3283 | $93.33 | $93.35 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.49 | 12.118% | $167.6052 | $167.61 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.27 | 9.718% | $134.1522 | $134.15 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.92 | 6.268% | $252.8328 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.78 | 13.600% | $97.4461 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.98 | 7.308% | $171.6713 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.23 | $1,103.4842 | $1,103.49 | $1,103.50 | $1,103.40 | |