| 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 | $180.79 | 3.172% | $186.5247 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.54 | 11.541% | $127.7591 | $127.76 | $127.75 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.29 | 11.557% | $194.4327 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.62 | 5.525% | $146.2788 | $146.28 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.96 | 3.528% | $256.708 | $256.71 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 10.753% | $97.2079 | $97.21 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.53 | 13.121% | $17.5677 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.50 | $1,026.4789 | $1,026.48 | $1,026.45 | $1,026.50 | |