| 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 | $179.97 | 3.716% | $186.6577 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.67 | 3.231% | $174.1197 | $174.12 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.97 | 5.660% | $20.0437 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.57 | 8.104% | $243.8502 | $243.85 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.28 | 12.572% | $81.367 | $81.37 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.62 | 4.598% | $256.9136 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.41 | 6.127% | $241.3434 | $241.34 | $241.35 | $241.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.49 | $1,204.2953 | $1,204.29 | $1,204.25 | $1,204.30 | |