| 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 | $176.88 | 5.440% | $186.5023 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.97 | 3.229% | $195.0718 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.63 | 6.113% | $130.1264 | $130.13 | $130.15 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.39 | 4.651% | $73.6638 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.58 | 5.408% | $112.3438 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.64 | 6.429% | $117.753 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.87 | 6.430% | $246.7792 | $246.78 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.96 | $1,062.2403 | $1,062.23 | $1,062.25 | $1,062.30 | |