| 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 | $171.35 | 8.553% | $186.0056 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.60 | 5.653% | $217.2226 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.32 | 7.381% | $87.3222 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.54 | 4.514% | $206.457 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.98 | 6.582% | $255.7755 | $255.78 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.95 | 5.563% | $242.7421 | $242.74 | $242.75 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.67 | 12.478% | $47.9944 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.41 | $1,243.5194 | $1,243.52 | $1,243.50 | $1,243.50 | |