| 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 | $163.88 | 13.648% | $186.2463 | $186.25 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.31 | 5.757% | $186.4602 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.49 | 6.627% | $253.2285 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.88 | 4.736% | $80.521 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.88 | 5.125% | $253.2251 | $253.23 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.54 | 12.104% | $267.4129 | $267.41 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.47 | 7.505% | $62.8582 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.45 | $1,289.9522 | $1,289.96 | $1,289.95 | $1,289.90 | |