| 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 | $164.29 | 8.545% | $178.3286 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.33 | 6.426% | $251.5166 | $251.52 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.39 | 11.223% | $218.4308 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.71 | 5.134% | $123.7532 | $123.75 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.32 | 12.196% | $101.3354 | $101.34 | $101.35 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.62 | 7.214% | $203.2992 | $203.30 | $203.30 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.44 | 8.122% | $21.0189 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.10 | $1,097.6827 | $1,097.69 | $1,097.70 | $1,097.60 | |