| 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 | $171.53 | 8.709% | $186.4685 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.26 | 10.528% | $148.3949 | $148.39 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.69 | 3.403% | $173.3965 | $173.40 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.43 | 3.600% | $258.4095 | $258.41 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.70 | 12.647% | $18.812 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.96 | 7.171% | $95.3393 | $95.34 | $95.35 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.98 | 4.512% | $197.5068 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.55 | $1,078.3275 | $1,078.33 | $1,078.30 | $1,078.30 | |