| 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 | $175.63 | 7.314% | $188.4756 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.93 | 7.787% | $202.5641 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.63 | 8.345% | $218.456 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.83 | 6.768% | $31.8489 | $31.85 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.97 | 8.173% | $140.5924 | $140.59 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.63 | 12.738% | $188.9827 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.50 | 11.384% | $274.5616 | $274.56 | $274.55 | $274.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.12 | $1,245.4813 | $1,245.48 | $1,245.50 | $1,245.60 | |