| 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 | $175.79 | 5.800% | $185.9858 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.55 | 9.233% | $38.8323 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.53 | 6.480% | $180.5155 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.55 | 7.621% | $209.3767 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.36 | 10.561% | $243.6322 | $243.63 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.79 | 4.379% | $143.8238 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.53 | 8.574% | $38.5763 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.10 | $1,040.7426 | $1,040.75 | $1,040.80 | $1,040.70 | |