| 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 | $172.93 | 7.825% | $186.4618 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.96 | 10.595% | $277.5492 | $277.55 | $277.55 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.34 | 5.849% | $20.4712 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.77 | 4.220% | $146.7105 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.71 | 10.766% | $173.5814 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.38 | 9.262% | $203.6425 | $203.64 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.57 | 8.188% | $88.249 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.66 | $1,096.6656 | $1,096.66 | $1,096.65 | $1,096.60 | |