| 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 | $174.27 | 8.126% | $188.4312 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.80 | 12.618% | $61.7147 | $61.71 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.52 | 12.579% | $95.1518 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.80 | 6.529% | $206.4532 | $206.45 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.78 | 6.800% | $244.337 | $244.34 | $244.35 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.47 | 5.599% | $184.2386 | $184.24 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.31 | 3.607% | $185.7777 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.95 | $1,166.1042 | $1,166.10 | $1,166.15 | $1,166.10 | |