| 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 | $178.73 | 4.370% | $186.5405 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.65 | 5.707% | $166.6471 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.46 | 3.643% | $55.4075 | $55.41 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.82 | 8.588% | $205.0359 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.76 | 13.141% | $192.0682 | $192.07 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.97 | 8.290% | $112.5891 | $112.59 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.37 | 10.660% | $176.3588 | $176.36 | $176.35 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.76 | $1,094.6471 | $1,094.66 | $1,094.65 | $1,094.60 | |