| 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 | $176.46 | 5.415% | $186.0153 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.78 | 6.387% | $160.4103 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.45 | 8.648% | $63.5048 | $63.50 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.51 | 9.159% | $126.0896 | $126.09 | $126.10 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.60 | 4.693% | $220.4835 | $220.48 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.67 | 8.697% | $238.7747 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.53 | 12.331% | $141.0091 | $141.01 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.00 | $1,136.2873 | $1,136.28 | $1,136.25 | $1,136.30 | |