| 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 | $172.63 | 8.181% | $186.7529 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.87 | 6.556% | $149.0399 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.51 | 5.496% | $140.8477 | $140.85 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.39 | 7.652% | $213.5708 | $213.57 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.48 | 13.412% | $253.4531 | $253.45 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.94 | 7.273% | $141.536 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.79 | 9.621% | $250.8019 | $250.80 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.61 | $1,336.0023 | $1,336.00 | $1,336.00 | $1,336.00 | |