| 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 | $177.84 | 4.856% | $186.4759 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.58 | 11.829% | $53.2082 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.85 | 12.774% | $235.5285 | $235.53 | $235.55 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.66 | 8.403% | $50.5808 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.99 | 7.195% | $152.2062 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.46 | 10.381% | $200.2974 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.95 | 3.739% | $247.8843 | $247.88 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.33 | $1,126.1813 | $1,126.19 | $1,126.25 | $1,126.20 | |