| 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 | $187.56 | 4.498% | $195.9964 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.97 | 4.507% | $261.2361 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.72 | 9.256% | $246.6126 | $246.61 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.90 | 4.267% | $179.235 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.92 | 7.844% | $27.9532 | $27.95 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.49 | 7.696% | $150.2252 | $150.23 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.89 | 6.184% | $123.0566 | $123.06 | $123.05 | $123.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.45 | $1,184.3151 | $1,184.33 | $1,184.35 | $1,184.30 | |