| 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 | $171.74 | 8.597% | $186.5045 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.57 | 12.666% | $141.4747 | $141.47 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.97 | 5.658% | $211.2843 | $211.28 | $211.30 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.38 | 4.372% | $143.3863 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.98 | 12.747% | $113.8519 | $113.85 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.34 | 12.233% | $110.3699 | $110.37 | $110.35 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.64 | 10.221% | $183.6723 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.62 | $1,090.5439 | $1,090.53 | $1,090.50 | $1,090.70 | |