| 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 | $173.99 | 7.197% | $186.5121 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.64 | 8.548% | $186.3118 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.51 | 12.788% | $216.0003 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.94 | 8.847% | $53.2697 | $53.27 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.45 | 7.792% | $48.9915 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.92 | 3.453% | $240.9627 | $240.96 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.28 | 9.365% | $37.4903 | $37.49 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.73 | $969.5384 | $969.53 | $969.50 | $969.60 | |