| 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 | $173.50 | 7.228% | $186.0406 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.51 | 12.143% | $35.3363 | $35.34 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.50 | 6.296% | $200.368 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.55 | 10.628% | $236.2461 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.77 | 10.726% | $118.2222 | $118.22 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.58 | 3.594% | $145.6324 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.32 | 8.708% | $75.3564 | $75.36 | $75.35 | $75.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.73 | $997.2020 | $997.21 | $997.20 | $997.10 | |