| 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 | $166.67 | 11.288% | $185.4837 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.72 | 11.417% | $173.4986 | $173.50 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.92 | 10.400% | $261.5597 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.27 | 6.257% | $11.9752 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.34 | 13.407% | $227.1996 | $227.20 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.95 | 6.738% | $229.4333 | $229.43 | $229.45 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.37 | 12.445% | $9.4116 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.24 | $1,098.5617 | $1,098.56 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.60 | |