| 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 | $168.54 | 10.370% | $186.0176 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.45 | 12.586% | $56.7996 | $56.80 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.32 | 13.320% | $277.9966 | $278.00 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.58 | 13.869% | $231.8145 | $231.81 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.42 | 10.721% | $221.907 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.63 | 12.198% | $254.2743 | $254.27 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.49 | 4.607% | $5.7429 | $5.74 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.43 | $1,234.5525 | $1,234.55 | $1,234.50 | $1,234.50 | |