| 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 | $83.70 | 5.728% | $88.4943 | $88.49 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.72 | 5.663% | $181.4445 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.58 | 12.732% | $162.9879 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.64 | 11.483% | $218.1053 | $218.11 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.67 | 7.808% | $139.7946 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.96 | 6.841% | $157.0135 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.97 | 12.532% | $235.1581 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.24 | $1,182.9982 | $1,182.99 | $1,183.00 | $1,183.00 | |