| 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 | $180.66 | 3.499% | $186.9813 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.91 | 13.241% | $233.1745 | $233.17 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.65 | 12.189% | $185.8411 | $185.84 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.31 | 5.136% | $51.8426 | $51.84 | $51.85 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 7.458% | $180.4972 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.84 | 8.183% | $262.7116 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.45 | 5.185% | $55.1695 | $55.17 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.79 | $1,156.2178 | $1,156.21 | $1,156.20 | $1,156.20 | |