| 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 | $165.74 | 12.499% | $186.4558 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.36 | 7.571% | $139.1538 | $139.15 | $139.15 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.68 | 6.511% | $160.4908 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.33 | 13.470% | $257.9514 | $257.95 | $257.95 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.94 | 4.217% | $243.8052 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.50 | 13.257% | $41.3388 | $41.34 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.53 | 10.447% | $7.2122 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.08 | $1,036.4080 | $1,036.41 | $1,036.40 | $1,036.50 | |