| 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 | $165.78 | 12.482% | $186.4727 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.64 | 3.579% | $189.1767 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.64 | 4.522% | $258.8383 | $258.84 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.43 | 9.750% | $12.5444 | $12.54 | $12.55 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 12.869% | $7.2913 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.87 | 6.643% | $150.228 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.78 | 7.304% | $143.5513 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.60 | $948.1027 | $948.10 | $948.15 | $948.10 | |