| 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 | $178.97 | 4.195% | $186.4778 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.48 | 7.648% | $151.2239 | $151.22 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.90 | 6.630% | $36.1476 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.30 | 12.228% | $232.6486 | $232.65 | $232.65 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 8.158% | $155.7367 | $155.74 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.94 | 7.464% | $107.3995 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.84 | 4.423% | $110.5213 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.42 | $980.1554 | $980.16 | $980.15 | $980.00 | |