| 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 | $181.96 | 5.795% | $192.5046 | $192.50 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.86 | 6.797% | $163.2499 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.65 | 13.481% | $126.7015 | $126.70 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.29 | 7.668% | $110.1336 | $110.13 | $110.15 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.66 | 10.409% | $102.305 | $102.31 | $102.30 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.39 | 4.520% | $239.7584 | $239.76 | $239.75 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.69 | 7.670% | $10.4332 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.50 | $945.0862 | $945.08 | $945.10 | $945.00 | |