| 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 | $168.26 | 10.518% | $185.9576 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.81 | 3.588% | $221.4815 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.27 | 6.842% | $79.3516 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.89 | 7.847% | $80.7666 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.99 | 12.219% | $196.372 | $196.37 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.74 | 6.323% | $257.0252 | $257.03 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.29 | 8.346% | $129.2459 | $129.25 | $129.25 | $129.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.25 | $1,150.2004 | $1,150.21 | $1,150.20 | $1,150.30 | |