| 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 | $172.98 | 7.790% | $186.4551 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.61 | 4.218% | $219.4935 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.39 | 10.356% | $138.3754 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.54 | 4.491% | $95.6511 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.95 | 12.452% | $141.6333 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.28 | 3.173% | $164.334 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.59 | 8.299% | $251.8926 | $251.89 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.34 | $1,197.8350 | $1,197.83 | $1,197.90 | $1,197.90 | |