| 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 | $169.72 | 7.525% | $182.4914 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.47 | 4.342% | $202.9139 | $202.91 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.75 | 3.422% | $199.3459 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.54 | 12.629% | $205.593 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.82 | 11.626% | $133.7503 | $133.75 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.70 | 11.306% | $214.4867 | $214.49 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.50 | 9.639% | $50.9821 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.50 | $1,189.5633 | $1,189.56 | $1,189.60 | $1,189.60 | |