| 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 | $178.36 | 4.669% | $186.6876 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.91 | 5.254% | $252.5149 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.35 | 6.239% | $255.3454 | $255.35 | $255.35 | $255.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.67 | 8.347% | $192.5001 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.51 | 11.660% | $47.4667 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.27 | 12.431% | $135.2208 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.90 | 7.649% | $6.3513 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.97 | $1,076.0868 | $1,076.09 | $1,076.05 | $1,076.10 | |