| 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 | $179.56 | 3.570% | $185.9703 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.39 | 9.767% | $76.1673 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.41 | 12.186% | $68.8934 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.58 | 4.719% | $29.9287 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.32 | 4.558% | $88.1633 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.76 | 11.724% | $256.6971 | $256.70 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.92 | 3.183% | $196.997 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.94 | $902.8171 | $902.82 | $902.80 | $902.90 | |