| 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 | $168.72 | 8.749% | $183.4813 | $183.48 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.47 | 5.589% | $253.9099 | $253.91 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.72 | 8.391% | $10.5356 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.43 | 6.366% | $137.6695 | $137.67 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.25 | 13.831% | $175.5843 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.38 | 13.821% | $33.4406 | $33.44 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.99 | 11.508% | $177.2866 | $177.29 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.96 | $971.9078 | $971.91 | $971.95 | $971.90 | |