| 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 | $171.63 | 8.518% | $186.2494 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 13.422% | $49.452 | $49.45 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.34 | 3.276% | $150.1013 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.97 | 10.260% | $257.9753 | $257.98 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.84 | 11.453% | $58.8918 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.92 | 5.172% | $202.8978 | $202.90 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.44 | 7.316% | $175.3973 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.74 | $1,080.9649 | $1,080.97 | $1,081.00 | $1,081.00 | |