| 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 | $174.37 | 7.525% | $187.4913 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.95 | 5.521% | $156.1183 | $156.12 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.98 | 10.584% | $234.416 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.40 | 4.615% | $223.2484 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.52 | 12.318% | $203.8796 | $203.88 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.68 | 7.835% | $162.4858 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.39 | 9.160% | $16.7997 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.29 | $1,184.4391 | $1,184.45 | $1,184.45 | $1,184.40 | |