| 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 | $164.84 | 12.832% | $185.9923 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.28 | 8.685% | $180.7214 | $180.72 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.25 | 10.130% | $179.7872 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.81 | 9.545% | $108.2414 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.79 | 11.752% | $168.5108 | $168.51 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.58 | 5.378% | $50.1389 | $50.14 | $50.15 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.70 | 12.278% | $97.345 | $97.35 | $97.35 | $97.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.25 | $970.7370 | $970.74 | $970.75 | $970.60 | |