| 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 | $166.85 | 11.794% | $186.5283 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.26 | 10.469% | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.85 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.54 | 6.194% | $47.2988 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.34 | 6.387% | $253.5628 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.33 | 5.715% | $157.8642 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.82 | 3.505% | $227.5247 | $227.52 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.75 | 13.527% | $264.2341 | $264.23 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.89 | $1,269.8629 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.90 | |