| 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 | $173.89 | 6.609% | $185.3824 | $185.38 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.39 | 9.677% | $171.5239 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.84 | 13.735% | $86.2566 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.67 | 8.606% | $236.4027 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.42 | 9.604% | $221.8604 | $221.86 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.37 | 12.874% | $32.0224 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.59 | 11.590% | $159.1162 | $159.12 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.17 | $1,092.5646 | $1,092.56 | $1,092.50 | $1,092.60 | |