| 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 | $179.99 | 3.582% | $186.4372 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.77 | 8.416% | $99.4934 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.33 | 7.810% | $106.0096 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.95 | 12.763% | $277.3406 | $277.34 | $277.35 | $277.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.29 | 10.572% | $248.0019 | $248.00 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.43 | 8.365% | $131.5876 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.46 | 8.577% | $86.2753 | $86.28 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.22 | $1,135.1456 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.20 | $1,135.10 | |