| 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 | $156.97 | 12.461% | $176.53 | $176.53 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.60 | 11.858% | $136.0193 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.75 | 8.736% | $78.0181 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.36 | 5.654% | $52.1508 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.76 | 7.679% | $196.7941 | $196.79 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.56 | 5.686% | $7.9899 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.92 | 5.746% | $239.9588 | $239.96 | $239.95 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.92 | $887.4610 | $887.46 | $887.45 | $887.50 | |