| 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 | $177.89 | 4.554% | $185.9911 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.94 | 6.509% | $240.6464 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.97 | 9.705% | $217.183 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.34 | 8.650% | $21.0129 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.99 | 13.147% | $47.5104 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.47 | 8.824% | $181.1593 | $181.16 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.77 | 3.433% | $214.9027 | $214.90 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.37 | $1,108.4058 | $1,108.40 | $1,108.40 | $1,108.40 | |