| 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 | $179.33 | 3.705% | $185.9742 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.55 | 4.211% | $181.9003 | $181.90 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.71 | 6.628% | $177.7595 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.55 | 8.545% | $159.0727 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.45 | 7.774% | $96.4038 | $96.40 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.58 | 13.475% | $29.0269 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.65 | 9.243% | $78.2726 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $853.82 | $908.4100 | $908.40 | $908.35 | $908.50 | |