| 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 | $164.83 | 4.459% | $172.1798 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.34 | 11.548% | $184.4335 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.26 | 4.472% | $5.4952 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 6.183% | $86.8152 | $86.82 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.47 | 9.143% | $236.2619 | $236.26 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.57 | 12.472% | $49.0041 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 3.269% | $256.7371 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $925.84 | $990.9268 | $990.93 | $990.95 | $990.90 | |