| 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 | $171.48 | 7.862% | $184.9618 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.32 | 5.185% | $179.1511 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.76 | 9.152% | $67.4123 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.68 | 9.851% | $201.7743 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.63 | 13.204% | $16.5617 | $16.56 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.40 | 3.319% | $229.7815 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.50 | 3.373% | $258.9494 | $258.95 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.77 | $1,138.5921 | $1,138.58 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.70 | |