| 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 | $172.65 | 5.105% | $181.4638 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.39 | 4.288% | $174.5677 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.79 | 12.781% | $235.4754 | $235.48 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.50 | 6.677% | $8.0008 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.60 | 7.638% | $212.6927 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.42 | 11.477% | $78.5021 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.77 | 13.683% | $210.0521 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.12 | $1,100.7546 | $1,100.75 | $1,100.75 | $1,100.90 | |