| 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 | $181.27 | 3.437% | $187.5002 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.69 | 6.236% | $48.5392 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.93 | 13.790% | $218.3971 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.86 | 6.675% | $43.5874 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.37 | 7.470% | $135.8098 | $135.81 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.36 | 5.486% | $253.5461 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.90 | 12.722% | $170.0975 | $170.10 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.38 | $1,057.4773 | $1,057.49 | $1,057.50 | $1,057.40 | |