| 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 | $175.68 | 6.133% | $186.4545 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.32 | 13.493% | $281.8258 | $281.83 | $281.85 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.54 | 13.279% | $240.7632 | $240.76 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.44 | 10.247% | $68.8382 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.94 | 5.432% | $67.4132 | $67.41 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.48 | 8.352% | $185.802 | $185.80 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.39 | 7.676% | $90.8678 | $90.87 | $90.85 | $90.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.79 | $1,121.9647 | $1,121.96 | $1,121.95 | $1,122.00 | |