| 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 | $178.35 | 4.717% | $186.7628 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.84 | 11.246% | $255.6878 | $255.69 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.47 | 8.165% | $217.92 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.71 | 6.771% | $206.8261 | $206.83 | $206.85 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.94 | 3.729% | $164.8669 | $164.87 | $164.85 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.90 | 12.102% | $51.4548 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.37 | 7.180% | $79.7098 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.58 | $1,163.2282 | $1,163.23 | $1,163.20 | $1,163.30 | |