| 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 | $174.86 | 6.375% | $186.0073 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.53 | 6.426% | $149.5605 | $149.56 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.61 | 3.523% | $151.7751 | $151.78 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.36 | 13.360% | $29.8817 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.34 | 6.599% | $126.1493 | $126.15 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.63 | 4.559% | $133.4487 | $133.45 | $133.45 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.86 | 12.276% | $161.5203 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.19 | $938.3429 | $938.35 | $938.35 | $938.30 | |