| 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 | $178.39 | 4.307% | $186.0733 | $186.07 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.38 | 6.689% | $64.4188 | $64.42 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.71 | 7.475% | $260.8526 | $260.85 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.35 | 4.435% | $137.1754 | $137.18 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.77 | 8.490% | $120.1744 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.53 | 13.576% | $195.9527 | $195.95 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.92 | 3.432% | $194.3694 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.05 | $1,159.0166 | $1,159.01 | $1,158.95 | $1,159.20 | |