| 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 | $179.85 | 3.435% | $186.0278 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.66 | 13.698% | $169.0234 | $169.02 | $169.00 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.76 | 3.160% | $76.0908 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.67 | 9.489% | $200.0036 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.60 | 7.471% | $196.242 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.91 | 8.243% | $150.3604 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.95 | 12.168% | $20.1342 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.40 | $997.8822 | $997.87 | $997.90 | $997.80 | |