| 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 | $176.91 | 5.232% | $186.1659 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.97 | 9.432% | $34.9854 | $34.99 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.69 | 8.500% | $53.9137 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.41 | 9.683% | $132.0693 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.77 | 8.853% | $222.8983 | $222.90 | $222.90 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.55 | 7.539% | $264.062 | $264.06 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.52 | 4.807% | $179.765 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.82 | $1,073.8596 | $1,073.87 | $1,073.80 | $1,074.00 | |