| 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 | $168.32 | 8.407% | $182.4707 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.46 | 6.570% | $176.3307 | $176.33 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.37 | 9.375% | $128.3734 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.97 | 12.681% | $197.1579 | $197.16 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.66 | 3.372% | $128.8635 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.60 | 10.578% | $240.6177 | $240.62 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.87 | 5.599% | $11.4786 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.25 | $1,065.2925 | $1,065.29 | $1,065.25 | $1,065.40 | |