| 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 | $171.88 | 8.464% | $186.4279 | $186.43 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.71 | 3.874% | $128.5025 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.56 | 5.369% | $162.8583 | $162.86 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.66 | 10.229% | $217.8786 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.88 | 3.535% | $50.6079 | $50.61 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.36 | 8.598% | $80.7535 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.90 | 12.619% | $195.8444 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.95 | $1,022.8731 | $1,022.87 | $1,022.90 | $1,022.90 | |