| 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 | $174.98 | 6.596% | $186.5217 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.56 | 5.350% | $213.397 | $213.40 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.50 | 12.499% | $110.8115 | $110.81 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.42 | 11.707% | $48.5032 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.90 | 7.412% | $122.3423 | $122.34 | $122.35 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.36 | 3.339% | $42.741 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.69 | 3.194% | $254.5693 | $254.57 | $254.55 | $254.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.41 | $978.8860 | $978.88 | $978.85 | $978.80 | |