| 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 | $174.96 | 6.335% | $186.0437 | $186.04 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.98 | 3.293% | $231.3557 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.55 | 13.470% | $200.3313 | $200.33 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 11.292% | $40.7217 | $40.72 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.79 | 4.637% | $60.4697 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.84 | 12.829% | $189.3722 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.93 | 6.653% | $229.2293 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.64 | $1,137.5236 | $1,137.52 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.50 | |