| 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 | $180.38 | 3.111% | $185.9916 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.55 | 8.821% | $206.2702 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.63 | 7.409% | $212.2724 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.74 | 6.563% | $45.545 | $45.55 | $45.55 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.78 | 13.121% | $86.8543 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.31 | 8.866% | $170.1684 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.73 | 9.170% | $242.0626 | $242.06 | $242.05 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.12 | $1,149.1645 | $1,149.16 | $1,149.10 | $1,149.30 | |