| 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 | $171.32 | 8.565% | $185.9936 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.82 | 9.803% | $272.1138 | $272.11 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.38 | 11.599% | $50.6436 | $50.64 | $50.65 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.52 | 11.285% | $57.334 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.72 | 5.267% | $35.496 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.85 | 5.627% | $176.2386 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.26 | 8.208% | $250.2418 | $250.24 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.87 | $1,028.0614 | $1,028.05 | $1,028.10 | $1,027.90 | |