| 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 | $176.87 | 5.197% | $186.0619 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.90 | 13.371% | $274.2444 | $274.24 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.77 | 11.728% | $81.3045 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.28 | 12.159% | $62.0015 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.34 | 10.852% | $270.8558 | $270.86 | $270.85 | $270.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.69 | 8.541% | $164.6458 | $164.65 | $164.65 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.95 | 12.295% | $234.6404 | $234.64 | $234.65 | $234.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.80 | $1,273.7543 | $1,273.75 | $1,273.75 | $1,273.70 | |