| 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 | $175.85 | 5.188% | $184.9731 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.86 | 8.836% | $81.4746 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.88 | 9.521% | $176.1974 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.42 | 10.662% | $181.9505 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.63 | 13.344% | $222.8683 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.58 | 13.136% | $50.436 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.39 | 4.839% | $170.2481 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.61 | $1,068.1480 | $1,068.15 | $1,068.10 | $1,068.20 | |