| 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 | $176.70 | 5.247% | $185.9714 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.80 | 4.468% | $210.8164 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.38 | 12.563% | $72.4681 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.38 | 5.835% | $121.0541 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.26 | 12.557% | $273.8062 | $273.81 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.61 | 3.863% | $50.4878 | $50.49 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.25 | 8.425% | $18.7033 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.38 | $933.3073 | $933.31 | $933.25 | $933.40 | |