| 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 | $176.26 | 5.822% | $186.5219 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.75 | 6.273% | $81.5645 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.76 | 12.617% | $154.015 | $154.02 | $154.00 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.62 | 13.197% | $134.2743 | $134.27 | $134.25 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.64 | 11.219% | $254.2911 | $254.29 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.99 | 7.722% | $82.9352 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.35 | 13.555% | $203.6609 | $203.66 | $203.65 | $203.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.37 | $1,097.2629 | $1,097.26 | $1,097.20 | $1,097.30 | |