| 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 | $174.81 | 6.552% | $186.2636 | $186.26 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 5.616% | $73.5087 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.82 | 11.319% | $134.4956 | $134.50 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.42 | 5.621% | $127.1888 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.94 | 3.195% | $188.7849 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.25 | 4.530% | $236.4991 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.56 | 9.573% | $51.0172 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.40 | $997.7579 | $997.76 | $997.75 | $997.80 | |