| 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 | $175.29 | 5.580% | $185.0712 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.43 | 6.459% | $145.242 | $145.24 | $145.25 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.89 | 11.576% | $9.9191 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.61 | 13.154% | $217.9459 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.57 | 8.843% | $84.4295 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.46 | 3.764% | $236.0216 | $236.02 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.41 | 10.532% | $180.6203 | $180.62 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.66 | $1,059.2496 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.20 | $1,059.10 | |