| 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 | $179.83 | 3.847% | $186.7481 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.36 | 13.352% | $26.479 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.36 | 7.117% | $62.5135 | $62.51 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.46 | 12.723% | $277.8171 | $277.82 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.94 | 9.736% | $218.3088 | $218.31 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 7.825% | $39.6041 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.28 | 10.693% | $125.393 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.96 | $936.8636 | $936.86 | $936.85 | $936.80 | |