| 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 | $173.46 | 7.528% | $186.5181 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.49 | 4.187% | $82.8182 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.70 | 12.650% | $254.2511 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.32 | 3.553% | $175.3359 | $175.34 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.82 | 8.394% | $151.5565 | $151.56 | $151.55 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.77 | 4.238% | $207.1939 | $207.19 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.77 | 3.488% | $192.2497 | $192.25 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.33 | $1,249.9234 | $1,249.93 | $1,249.90 | $1,249.90 | |