| 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 | $173.88 | 6.675% | $185.4865 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.28 | 5.431% | $81.4771 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.99 | 12.361% | $106.7317 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.88 | 8.170% | $195.6579 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.89 | 7.323% | $7.3946 | $7.39 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.53 | 7.254% | $260.1231 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.95 | 10.715% | $190.3744 | $190.37 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.40 | $1,027.2453 | $1,027.24 | $1,027.25 | $1,027.30 | |