| 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 | $172.89 | 7.669% | $186.1489 | $186.15 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.97 | 5.641% | $233.4349 | $233.43 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.63 | 13.142% | $163.6373 | $163.64 | $163.65 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.74 | 4.738% | $238.5303 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.37 | 10.240% | $87.4975 | $87.50 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.35 | 3.468% | $157.6335 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.59 | 6.130% | $11.2392 | $11.24 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.54 | $1,078.1216 | $1,078.12 | $1,078.20 | $1,077.90 | |