| 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 | $178.99 | 4.105% | $186.3375 | $186.34 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.69 | 5.542% | $129.4895 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.86 | 5.413% | $245.4647 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.68 | 9.209% | $265.0284 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.63 | 8.338% | $250.9433 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 5.156% | $8.7385 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.93 | 9.411% | $42.5937 | $42.59 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.09 | $1,128.5956 | $1,128.59 | $1,128.65 | $1,128.50 | |