| 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 | $154.26 | 8.584% | $167.5017 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.28 | 8.273% | $194.1118 | $194.11 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.51 | 4.150% | $175.5032 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.64 | 3.767% | $10.0031 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.43 | 12.817% | $211.4529 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.80 | 11.213% | $261.1281 | $261.13 | $261.15 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.27 | 9.534% | $166.7874 | $166.79 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.19 | $1,186.4882 | $1,186.48 | $1,186.50 | $1,186.50 | |