| 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 | $179.42 | 4.502% | $187.4975 | $187.50 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.73 | 6.560% | $186.1923 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.43 | 12.622% | $222.3496 | $222.35 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.58 | 4.680% | $162.8611 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.84 | 3.572% | $170.7281 | $170.73 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.91 | 3.786% | $236.5387 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.26 | 3.439% | $188.5279 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,282.17 | $1,354.6952 | $1,354.70 | $1,354.75 | $1,354.60 | |