| 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 | $172.25 | 8.187% | $186.3521 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.93 | 7.355% | $148.0748 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.59 | 5.539% | $172.6513 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.43 | 11.766% | $257.5424 | $257.54 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.91 | 3.497% | $194.4812 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.35 | 7.571% | $5.755 | $5.76 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.29 | 11.389% | $270.9983 | $271.00 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.75 | $1,235.8551 | $1,235.85 | $1,235.85 | $1,236.00 | |