| 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 | $179.25 | 9.197% | $195.7356 | $195.74 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.81 | 5.706% | $143.5593 | $143.56 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.62 | 6.240% | $177.0171 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.99 | 12.105% | $255.5882 | $255.59 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.88 | 12.750% | $155.4597 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.78 | 4.362% | $86.3909 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.97 | 8.576% | $60.77 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.30 | $1,074.5208 | $1,074.53 | $1,074.50 | $1,074.60 | |