| 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 | $69.27 | 6.102% | $73.4969 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.31 | 5.758% | $186.4619 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.97 | 12.554% | $181.1782 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.28 | 3.604% | $41.7317 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.75 | 13.728% | $273.8002 | $273.80 | $273.80 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.83 | 13.788% | $262.6568 | $262.66 | $262.65 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.62 | 4.520% | $187.7388 | $187.74 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.03 | $1,207.0645 | $1,207.07 | $1,207.10 | $1,207.10 | |