| 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 | $179.50 | 3.416% | $185.6317 | $185.63 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.67 | 3.309% | $172.1851 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.64 | 11.707% | $242.002 | $242.00 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.65 | 3.245% | $200.9664 | $200.97 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.82 | 4.314% | $7.1142 | $7.11 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.35 | 7.222% | $110.8139 | $110.81 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.46 | 9.482% | $12.5466 | $12.55 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.09 | $931.2599 | $931.26 | $931.25 | $931.20 | |