| 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 | $172.91 | 7.678% | $186.186 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.30 | 5.325% | $18.2212 | $18.22 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.29 | 10.799% | $85.6365 | $85.64 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.85 | 11.299% | $262.4987 | $262.50 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.49 | 3.504% | $98.836 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.35 | 9.842% | $262.9068 | $262.91 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.71 | 4.554% | $175.3475 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.90 | $1,089.6327 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.50 | |