| 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 | $151.25 | 6.698% | $161.3807 | $161.38 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.63 | 4.659% | $186.9524 | $186.95 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.41 | 4.193% | $258.8258 | $258.83 | $258.85 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.92 | 6.629% | $205.7087 | $205.71 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.27 | 8.317% | $187.6809 | $187.68 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.50 | 13.123% | $148.7567 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.55 | 3.475% | $29.5421 | $29.54 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.53 | $1,178.8473 | $1,178.85 | $1,178.90 | $1,178.90 | |