| 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 | $163.50 | 13.842% | $186.1317 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.72 | 3.430% | $248.9767 | $248.98 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.54 | 12.495% | $27.6063 | $27.61 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.40 | 12.724% | $267.6068 | $267.61 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.76 | 13.198% | $186.505 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.60 | 5.816% | $180.5221 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.63 | 10.329% | $150.7425 | $150.74 | $150.75 | $150.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.15 | $1,248.0911 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.10 | $1,248.00 | |