| 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 | $174.92 | 6.314% | $185.9644 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.56 | 7.672% | $66.2829 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.64 | 3.836% | $10.0098 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.29 | 5.727% | $238.1924 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.59 | 4.247% | $219.5338 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.37 | 8.251% | $68.5987 | $68.60 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.37 | 4.567% | $260.7587 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.74 | $1,049.3407 | $1,049.33 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.40 | |