| 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 | $176.93 | 5.393% | $186.4718 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.95 | 8.312% | $81.1798 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.84 | 7.160% | $179.8573 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.59 | 3.512% | $175.546 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.96 | 5.326% | $73.6861 | $73.69 | $73.70 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.88 | 10.143% | $200.3281 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.67 | 4.616% | $182.7328 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.82 | $1,079.8019 | $1,079.81 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.80 | |