| 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 | $172.25 | 8.207% | $186.3866 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.99 | 12.175% | $253.5043 | $253.50 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.81 | 6.318% | $266.6562 | $266.66 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.64 | 10.424% | $37.1466 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.52 | 13.689% | $74.489 | $74.49 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.96 | 5.178% | $178.7605 | $178.76 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.93 | 7.657% | $81.744 | $81.74 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.10 | $1,078.6872 | $1,078.69 | $1,078.70 | $1,078.70 | |