| 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 | $179.99 | 3.696% | $186.6424 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.74 | 10.803% | $50.6813 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.79 | 10.745% | $145.9508 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.40 | 5.448% | $100.5974 | $100.60 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.61 | 13.113% | $242.7518 | $242.75 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.82 | 11.795% | $15.4501 | $15.45 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.60 | 8.701% | $212.6192 | $212.62 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.95 | $954.6930 | $954.69 | $954.70 | $954.80 | |