| 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 | $180.93 | 3.340% | $186.9731 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.82 | 8.845% | $189.1944 | $189.19 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.78 | 12.314% | $238.9817 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.86 | 7.641% | $192.5267 | $192.53 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.56 | 10.670% | $233.0268 | $233.03 | $233.05 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.29 | 12.230% | $95.721 | $95.72 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.55 | 5.150% | $60.5138 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.79 | $1,196.9375 | $1,196.93 | $1,196.95 | $1,196.90 | |