| 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 | $178.57 | 3.599% | $184.9967 | $185.00 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.51 | 10.238% | $62.2955 | $62.30 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.83 | 5.501% | $256.1881 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.26 | 9.835% | $68.3833 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.54 | 12.356% | $61.279 | $61.28 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.31 | 5.240% | $126.6142 | $126.61 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.82 | 13.197% | $249.9616 | $249.96 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.84 | $1,009.7184 | $1,009.72 | $1,009.75 | $1,009.80 | |