| 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 | $177.92 | 4.680% | $186.2467 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.69 | 13.778% | $50.8474 | $50.85 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.28 | 6.162% | $248.7163 | $248.72 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.52 | 6.624% | $75.1912 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.98 | 10.365% | $150.0743 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.28 | 8.611% | $140.4123 | $140.41 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.67 | 5.142% | $126.8749 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.34 | $978.3631 | $978.36 | $978.30 | $978.30 | |