| 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 | $173.90 | 7.270% | $186.5425 | $186.54 | $186.55 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.86 | 12.720% | $211.7558 | $211.76 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.49 | 10.222% | $216.5752 | $216.58 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.62 | 6.362% | $152.7571 | $152.76 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.95 | 11.426% | $17.7724 | $17.77 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.34 | 12.500% | $24.0075 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.76 | 9.475% | $269.0458 | $269.05 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.92 | $1,078.4563 | $1,078.47 | $1,078.45 | $1,078.50 | |