| 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 | $165.66 | 12.570% | $186.4835 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.69 | 11.102% | $255.1902 | $255.19 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.64 | 5.796% | $223.9067 | $223.91 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.82 | 6.398% | $222.1803 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.45 | 12.697% | $14.0308 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.30 | 5.744% | $50.0169 | $50.02 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.99 | 7.626% | $34.4296 | $34.43 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.55 | $986.2380 | $986.24 | $986.30 | $986.20 | |