| 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 | $178.58 | 4.433% | $186.4965 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.31 | 8.372% | $193.2381 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.41 | 7.353% | $149.6608 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.34 | 9.642% | $253.6458 | $253.65 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.50 | 13.181% | $15.2794 | $15.28 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.43 | 7.789% | $33.8781 | $33.88 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.67 | 11.236% | $47.4644 | $47.46 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.24 | $879.6631 | $879.67 | $879.70 | $879.70 | |