| 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 | $174.85 | 6.578% | $186.3516 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.57 | 11.225% | $272.023 | $272.02 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.52 | 11.870% | $176.2176 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.55 | 5.358% | $235.5278 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.67 | 11.587% | $190.4455 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.97 | 12.865% | $273.0994 | $273.10 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.50 | 11.372% | $165.3874 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.63 | $1,499.0523 | $1,499.06 | $1,499.05 | $1,499.00 | |