| 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 | $176.96 | 5.249% | $186.2486 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.85 | 7.363% | $215.6386 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.65 | 11.773% | $147.1492 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.91 | 9.223% | $67.62 | $67.62 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.65 | 8.652% | $267.9902 | $267.99 | $268.00 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.41 | 6.619% | $89.9971 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.90 | 13.533% | $164.5093 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.33 | $1,139.1530 | $1,139.16 | $1,139.15 | $1,139.00 | |