| 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 | $176.38 | 5.169% | $185.4971 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.41 | 4.251% | $144.2938 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.99 | 9.609% | $88.7723 | $88.77 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.96 | 4.725% | $242.9201 | $242.92 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.32 | 13.639% | $106.0479 | $106.05 | $106.05 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.57 | 7.216% | $210.7545 | $210.75 | $210.75 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.59 | 5.635% | $206.6115 | $206.61 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.22 | $1,184.8972 | $1,184.89 | $1,184.85 | $1,184.90 | |