| 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 | $179.79 | 3.436% | $185.9676 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.50 | 6.429% | $166.5614 | $166.56 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.70 | 12.838% | $139.5806 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.50 | 12.216% | $33.1037 | $33.10 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.68 | 12.291% | $269.1391 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.90 | 11.590% | $258.7772 | $258.78 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.70 | 12.266% | $261.243 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.77 | $1,314.3726 | $1,314.37 | $1,314.40 | $1,314.40 | |