| 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 | $178.50 | 4.751% | $186.9805 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.61 | 6.655% | $153.1672 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.53 | 8.247% | $248.4593 | $248.46 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.69 | 5.179% | $97.4904 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.97 | 8.851% | $84.8711 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.59 | 11.820% | $18.5509 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.83 | 6.256% | $212.3314 | $212.33 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.72 | $1,001.8508 | $1,001.85 | $1,001.85 | $1,002.00 | |