| 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 | $176.57 | 5.360% | $186.0342 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.50 | 9.260% | $224.5293 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.80 | 3.841% | $232.3962 | $232.40 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.98 | 8.238% | $215.372 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.80 | 13.597% | $29.308 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.35 | 8.423% | $40.496 | $40.50 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.30 | 9.317% | $157.7444 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.30 | $1,085.8801 | $1,085.88 | $1,085.90 | $1,085.80 | |