| 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 | $179.66 | 3.516% | $185.9768 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.39 | 11.578% | $262.6435 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.33 | 12.442% | $261.2365 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.94 | 6.133% | $234.4903 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.62 | 5.441% | $53.3742 | $53.37 | $53.35 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.73 | 10.449% | $159.8528 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.28 | 12.380% | $239.6841 | $239.68 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,276.95 | $1,397.2582 | $1,397.25 | $1,397.30 | $1,397.30 | |