| 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 | $172.36 | 8.217% | $186.5228 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.31 | 4.280% | $193.2413 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.60 | 3.260% | $191.6506 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.87 | 8.175% | $249.7436 | $249.74 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.54 | 5.260% | $152.1428 | $152.14 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.70 | 6.347% | $150.6937 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.90 | 12.148% | $35.7752 | $35.78 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.28 | $1,159.7700 | $1,159.76 | $1,159.80 | $1,159.70 | |