| 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 | $172.51 | 8.193% | $186.6437 | $186.64 | $186.65 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.30 | 4.438% | $210.2337 | $210.23 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.96 | 12.465% | $259.7492 | $259.75 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.37 | 13.285% | $19.6776 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.94 | 5.234% | $98.8568 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.63 | 5.352% | $236.6522 | $236.65 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.92 | 7.656% | $53.7419 | $53.74 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.63 | $1,065.5551 | $1,065.55 | $1,065.60 | $1,065.50 | |