| 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 | $169.72 | 9.585% | $185.9877 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.69 | 11.551% | $142.4395 | $142.44 | $142.45 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.74 | 8.105% | $192.1458 | $192.15 | $192.15 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.35 | 12.745% | $53.3848 | $53.38 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.72 | 7.248% | $248.5151 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.73 | 11.128% | $257.5169 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.53 | 3.185% | $115.0822 | $115.08 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.48 | $1,195.0720 | $1,195.08 | $1,195.10 | $1,195.00 | |