| 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 | $174.38 | 6.739% | $186.1315 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.94 | 11.771% | $280.4781 | $280.48 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.53 | 12.785% | $120.1499 | $120.15 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.65 | 13.835% | $51.9657 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.75 | 4.492% | $211.8575 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.73 | 3.637% | $208.0306 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.50 | 4.358% | $99.6619 | $99.66 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.48 | $1,158.2752 | $1,158.28 | $1,158.30 | $1,158.30 | |