| 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 | $178.40 | 4.258% | $185.9963 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.76 | 3.221% | $143.2295 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.66 | 6.574% | $213.8514 | $213.85 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.92 | 5.259% | $12.5469 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.83 | 3.517% | $123.0093 | $123.01 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.54 | 10.769% | $174.5055 | $174.51 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.59 | 3.552% | $95.8788 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.70 | $949.0177 | $949.03 | $949.05 | $949.00 | |