| 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 | $185.77 | 3.647% | $192.545 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 4.337% | $173.815 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.40 | 9.487% | $55.1814 | $55.18 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.72 | 12.622% | $168.6177 | $168.62 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.92 | 11.285% | $120.0988 | $120.10 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.67 | 3.848% | $216.6996 | $216.70 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.81 | 7.165% | $250.5625 | $250.56 | $250.55 | $250.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.88 | $1,177.5200 | $1,177.53 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.50 | |