| 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 | $177.96 | 4.264% | $185.5482 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.43 | 8.277% | $123.9014 | $123.90 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.25 | 6.596% | $8.7942 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.32 | 9.475% | $261.9956 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.96 | 6.680% | $211.1837 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.26 | 10.800% | $177.5681 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.68 | 6.167% | $120.6906 | $120.69 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.86 | $1,089.6818 | $1,089.68 | $1,089.70 | $1,089.70 | |