| 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 | $185.74 | 8.534% | $201.5911 | $201.59 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.70 | 8.133% | $106.7273 | $106.73 | $106.75 | $106.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.68 | 12.766% | $240.9584 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.76 | 8.719% | $19.3085 | $19.31 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.96 | 12.597% | $252.1722 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.44 | 13.861% | $184.9558 | $184.96 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.71 | 3.382% | $179.5849 | $179.58 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.99 | $1,185.2982 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.30 | $1,185.40 | |