| 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 | $174.75 | 6.750% | $186.5456 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.36 | 5.211% | $130.8404 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.99 | 11.169% | $101.1527 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.36 | 5.299% | $209.9241 | $209.92 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.83 | 6.819% | $132.274 | $132.27 | $132.25 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.25 | 11.824% | $276.4848 | $276.48 | $276.50 | $276.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.65 | 3.731% | $181.1662 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.19 | $1,218.3878 | $1,218.38 | $1,218.35 | $1,218.40 | |