| 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 | $173.51 | 7.182% | $185.9715 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.97 | 7.297% | $143.7458 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.58 | 12.296% | $128.6688 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.53 | 13.870% | $179.3794 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.51 | 4.316% | $248.8041 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.30 | 11.763% | $146.7448 | $146.74 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.33 | 4.144% | $149.2696 | $149.27 | $149.25 | $149.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.73 | $1,182.5840 | $1,182.58 | $1,182.55 | $1,182.60 | |