| 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 | $177.46 | 5.190% | $186.6702 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.56 | 5.312% | $172.2483 | $172.25 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.26 | 4.809% | $242.3813 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.65 | 7.783% | $53.5143 | $53.51 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.43 | 10.787% | $253.0707 | $253.07 | $253.05 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.85 | 12.278% | $213.1598 | $213.16 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.94 | 12.833% | $55.2205 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.15 | $1,176.2651 | $1,176.26 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.30 | |