| 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 | $177.45 | 5.145% | $186.5798 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.53 | 5.674% | $118.915 | $118.92 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 3.654% | $150.8995 | $150.90 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.32 | 13.736% | $156.1823 | $156.18 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.85 | 11.278% | $148.9456 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.95 | 6.643% | $9.5445 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.61 | 13.123% | $178.2932 | $178.29 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.29 | $949.3599 | $949.36 | $949.40 | $949.30 | |