| 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 | $187.85 | 10.446% | $207.4728 | $207.47 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.78 | 10.806% | $139.3718 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.93 | 12.444% | $50.5211 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.93 | 10.675% | $78.5018 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.49 | 10.395% | $161.7176 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.94 | 11.689% | $167.4665 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.63 | 12.570% | $8.5891 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.55 | $813.6407 | $813.64 | $813.55 | $813.70 | |