| 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 | $173.72 | 6.820% | $185.5677 | $185.57 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.83 | 13.351% | $85.9541 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.50 | 12.706% | $178.639 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.42 | 9.472% | $231.4457 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.96 | 4.129% | $240.4963 | $240.50 | $240.50 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.98 | 13.577% | $240.7605 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.34 | 6.392% | $121.6486 | $121.65 | $121.65 | $121.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.75 | $1,284.5119 | $1,284.52 | $1,284.50 | $1,284.50 | |