| 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 | $186.62 | 5.300% | $196.5109 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.49 | 9.456% | $161.4367 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.95 | 12.239% | $10.0454 | $10.05 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.57 | 4.224% | $30.819 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.77 | 13.596% | $7.6904 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.44 | 13.381% | $60.5908 | $60.59 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.68 | 3.300% | $76.1114 | $76.11 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.52 | $543.2046 | $543.21 | $543.20 | $543.10 | |