| 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 | $166.40 | 11.206% | $185.0468 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.66 | 5.777% | $174.1724 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.42 | 12.638% | $256.1613 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.57 | 7.698% | $269.8589 | $269.86 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.66 | 12.799% | $234.2384 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.84 | 12.688% | $105.7464 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.92 | 9.493% | $182.7657 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,277.47 | $1,407.9899 | $1,408.00 | $1,407.95 | $1,408.00 | |