| 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 | $177.97 | 4.775% | $186.4681 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.75 | 5.456% | $25.0458 | $25.05 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.93 | 6.308% | $261.4433 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.95 | 8.452% | $94.299 | $94.30 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.81 | 4.838% | $137.1386 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.90 | 3.666% | $96.3057 | $96.31 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.85 | 8.766% | $179.3008 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.16 | $980.0013 | $980.01 | $980.00 | $979.90 | |