| 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 | $162.82 | 8.407% | $176.5083 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.89 | 7.509% | $149.3193 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.60 | 12.842% | $44.6854 | $44.69 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.37 | 8.704% | $8.0115 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.43 | 11.523% | $209.0276 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.78 | 10.324% | $214.8891 | $214.89 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.86 | 10.122% | $259.7337 | $259.73 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.75 | $1,062.1749 | $1,062.18 | $1,062.20 | $1,062.10 | |