| 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 | $178.96 | 4.467% | $186.9541 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.67 | 4.847% | $144.3429 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.79 | 5.622% | $158.2112 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.63 | 3.810% | $96.1592 | $96.16 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.84 | 4.474% | $226.5414 | $226.54 | $226.55 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.86 | 9.545% | $166.355 | $166.36 | $166.35 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.75 | 10.581% | $158.9602 | $158.96 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.50 | $1,137.5240 | $1,137.52 | $1,137.50 | $1,137.60 | |