| 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 | $178.28 | 4.471% | $186.2509 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.26 | 12.410% | $149.7976 | $149.80 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.79 | 5.275% | $262.9664 | $262.97 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.47 | 4.456% | $23.4713 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.39 | 13.571% | $20.8857 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.56 | 10.288% | $136.2719 | $136.27 | $136.25 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.93 | 12.714% | $212.9506 | $212.95 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.68 | $992.5944 | $992.60 | $992.55 | $992.80 | |