| 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 | $176.87 | 5.181% | $186.0336 | $186.03 | $186.05 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.49 | 7.713% | $220.2623 | $220.26 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.26 | 4.189% | $87.7897 | $87.79 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.56 | 7.410% | $98.3446 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.61 | 10.267% | $248.7734 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.50 | 4.275% | $138.1644 | $138.16 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.38 | 3.352% | $206.0632 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.67 | $1,185.4312 | $1,185.41 | $1,185.40 | $1,185.50 | |