| 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 | $169.74 | 9.612% | $186.0554 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.27 | 4.307% | $150.4837 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.77 | 10.797% | $236.8507 | $236.85 | $236.85 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.63 | 7.653% | $186.9179 | $186.92 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.38 | 4.177% | $43.1084 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.87 | 12.622% | $261.1366 | $261.14 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.49 | 4.159% | $73.4217 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.15 | $1,137.9744 | $1,137.98 | $1,137.95 | $1,138.00 | |