| 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 | $176.59 | 5.324% | $185.9917 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.78 | 6.232% | $22.075 | $22.08 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.58 | 13.425% | $194.6146 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.83 | 3.453% | $258.4566 | $258.46 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.68 | 5.627% | $75.7134 | $75.71 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.63 | 7.719% | $247.3551 | $247.36 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.85 | 9.633% | $26.1475 | $26.15 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.94 | $1,010.3539 | $1,010.36 | $1,010.35 | $1,010.40 | |