| 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 | $152.35 | 6.539% | $162.3122 | $162.31 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.32 | 3.130% | $185.964 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.94 | 10.788% | $275.7956 | $275.80 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.59 | 7.257% | $190.4777 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.87 | 5.266% | $17.7584 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.84 | 11.730% | $127.1934 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.34 | 12.409% | $218.4557 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.25 | $1,177.9570 | $1,177.96 | $1,177.95 | $1,178.10 | |