| 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 | $175.43 | 6.389% | $186.6382 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.80 | 12.486% | $31.2711 | $31.27 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.89 | 4.341% | $254.4773 | $254.48 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.62 | 10.594% | $252.84 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.78 | 4.850% | $259.7973 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.33 | 4.115% | $156.5161 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.82 | 5.433% | $21.9512 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.67 | $1,163.4912 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.50 | |