| 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 | $171.51 | 8.725% | $186.4742 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.35 | 8.242% | $227.687 | $227.69 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.70 | 11.791% | $49.9706 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.99 | 9.449% | $12.0284 | $12.03 | $12.05 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.73 | 11.688% | $171.698 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.88 | 3.858% | $184.7426 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.36 | 8.791% | $184.2484 | $184.25 | $184.25 | $184.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.52 | $1,016.8492 | $1,016.85 | $1,016.85 | $1,016.80 | |