| 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 | $179.69 | 3.817% | $186.5488 | $186.55 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.78 | 5.781% | $101.317 | $101.32 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.38 | 12.709% | $258.5319 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.90 | 12.478% | $225.9683 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.80 | 13.769% | $81.6861 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.52 | 11.776% | $116.8283 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.31 | 12.669% | $249.3478 | $249.35 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.38 | $1,220.2282 | $1,220.24 | $1,220.25 | $1,220.10 | |