| 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 | $177.25 | 5.210% | $186.4847 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.53 | 3.256% | $249.3942 | $249.39 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.86 | 10.790% | $146.0877 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.26 | 10.728% | $219.5293 | $219.53 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 10.822% | $9.2758 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.56 | 6.575% | $233.9961 | $234.00 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.70 | 10.497% | $137.7898 | $137.79 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.53 | $1,182.5576 | $1,182.56 | $1,182.65 | $1,182.60 | |