| 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 | $173.31 | 7.339% | $186.0292 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.40 | 11.427% | $159.7863 | $159.79 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.54 | 4.122% | $230.6719 | $230.67 | $230.65 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.95 | 8.342% | $54.1168 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.74 | 9.549% | $17.243 | $17.24 | $17.25 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.79 | 4.509% | $72.9368 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.75 | 6.337% | $264.5133 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.48 | $985.2973 | $985.30 | $985.30 | $985.20 | |