| 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 | $192.73 | 12.850% | $217.4958 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.39 | 5.819% | $159.1412 | $159.14 | $159.15 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.44 | 13.801% | $71.0573 | $71.06 | $71.05 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.33 | 12.468% | $104.9664 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.87 | 7.123% | $93.0578 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.94 | 12.805% | $46.1824 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.29 | 9.579% | $177.8358 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.99 | $869.7367 | $869.75 | $869.75 | $869.80 | |