| 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 | $177.99 | 4.578% | $186.1384 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.91 | 13.310% | $54.2868 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.49 | 9.161% | $242.8723 | $242.87 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.61 | 8.771% | $147.5044 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.45 | 6.501% | $264.6017 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.74 | 3.261% | $150.4926 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.82 | 10.847% | $180.4811 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.01 | $1,226.3773 | $1,226.37 | $1,226.40 | $1,226.40 | |