| 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 | $170.28 | 9.524% | $186.4975 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.77 | 13.270% | $233.0757 | $233.08 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.86 | 9.373% | $147.5004 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.25 | 5.372% | $69.809 | $69.81 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.61 | 13.500% | $138.0274 | $138.03 | $138.05 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.70 | 4.371% | $141.6314 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.31 | 6.784% | $248.0699 | $248.07 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.78 | $1,164.6113 | $1,164.62 | $1,164.65 | $1,164.60 | |