| 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 | $186.35 | 12.414% | $209.4835 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.44 | 5.150% | $173.9602 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.63 | 12.585% | $238.2636 | $238.26 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.73 | 4.835% | $7.0554 | $7.06 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.30 | 13.610% | $165.0753 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.28 | 4.398% | $11.7761 | $11.78 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.42 | 7.235% | $179.5328 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.15 | $985.1469 | $985.15 | $985.20 | $985.30 | |