| 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 | $165.98 | 12.380% | $186.5283 | $186.53 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.82 | 8.632% | $209.4642 | $209.46 | $209.45 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.62 | 9.634% | $177.1905 | $177.19 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.85 | 6.823% | $125.8909 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.95 | 3.387% | $142.6224 | $142.62 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.71 | 3.845% | $14.2371 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.50 | 4.775% | $232.0766 | $232.08 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.43 | $1,088.0100 | $1,088.01 | $1,088.05 | $1,088.00 | |