| 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 | $172.94 | 3.768% | $179.4564 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.77 | 12.345% | $101.9756 | $101.98 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.91 | 9.535% | $154.3458 | $154.35 | $154.35 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.80 | 10.406% | $146.6192 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.93 | 12.668% | $195.9635 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.38 | 8.342% | $270.1833 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.38 | 8.852% | $137.5672 | $137.57 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.11 | $1,186.1110 | $1,186.12 | $1,186.10 | $1,186.20 | |