| 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 | $174.54 | 6.778% | $186.3703 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.79 | 7.210% | $99.4802 | $99.48 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.84 | 4.261% | $27.9837 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.97 | 5.364% | $246.5202 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.74 | 3.460% | $60.7724 | $60.77 | $60.75 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.74 | 5.246% | $170.2249 | $170.22 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.81 | 5.391% | $190.5575 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.43 | $981.9092 | $981.90 | $981.85 | $982.00 | |