| 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 | $179.96 | 3.406% | $186.0894 | $186.09 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.34 | 4.622% | $247.2636 | $247.26 | $247.25 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.96 | 8.452% | $230.9594 | $230.96 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.64 | 8.160% | $185.6458 | $185.65 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.38 | 11.783% | $156.921 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.68 | 4.191% | $108.0252 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.62 | 10.788% | $35.0312 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.58 | $1,149.9356 | $1,149.94 | $1,149.95 | $1,149.90 | |