| 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 | $180.35 | 3.146% | $186.0238 | $186.02 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.58 | 10.131% | $138.3025 | $138.30 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.64 | 10.409% | $276.7291 | $276.73 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.65 | 9.841% | $107.2597 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.46 | 12.226% | $162.1217 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 13.457% | $9.4283 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.50 | 7.466% | $268.1277 | $268.13 | $268.15 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.49 | $1,147.9928 | $1,147.99 | $1,148.00 | $1,147.90 | |