| 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 | $173.64 | 7.260% | $186.2463 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.75 | 4.169% | $53.9075 | $53.91 | $53.90 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.29 | 4.383% | $219.507 | $219.51 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.94 | 3.325% | $244.8183 | $244.82 | $244.80 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.68 | 5.811% | $87.4845 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.97 | 11.381% | $128.0547 | $128.05 | $128.05 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.36 | 3.333% | $181.2047 | $181.20 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.63 | $1,101.2230 | $1,101.22 | $1,101.20 | $1,101.20 | |