| 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 | $165.37 | 3.707% | $171.5003 | $171.50 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.62 | 9.147% | $61.799 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.57 | 9.470% | $204.2382 | $204.24 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.94 | 3.254% | $181.6651 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.90 | 10.375% | $264.7896 | $264.79 | $264.80 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.95 | 3.669% | $54.8927 | $54.89 | $54.90 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.33 | 9.594% | $248.0441 | $248.04 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.68 | $1,186.9290 | $1,186.93 | $1,186.95 | $1,186.90 | |