| 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 | $171.38 | 8.341% | $185.6748 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.26 | 5.688% | $147.1811 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.87 | 9.424% | $118.0357 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.35 | 4.228% | $36.8446 | $36.84 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.56 | 11.345% | $222.2001 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.32 | 4.305% | $142.1886 | $142.19 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.56 | 4.714% | $96.9233 | $96.92 | $96.90 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.30 | $949.0482 | $949.04 | $949.05 | $949.00 | |