| 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 | $173.44 | 7.358% | $186.2017 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.50 | 12.272% | $63.4337 | $63.43 | $63.45 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.86 | 3.784% | $148.2658 | $148.27 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.64 | 9.820% | $222.5392 | $222.54 | $222.55 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.52 | 10.141% | $106.3081 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.35 | 6.345% | $185.4125 | $185.41 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.52 | 8.487% | $252.254 | $252.25 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.83 | $1,164.4150 | $1,164.41 | $1,164.40 | $1,164.40 | |