| 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 | $158.77 | 12.746% | $179.0068 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.61 | 7.848% | $206.6476 | $206.65 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.85 | 9.471% | $265.8503 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.63 | 10.415% | $58.1114 | $58.11 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.46 | 9.111% | $168.5329 | $168.53 | $168.55 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.61 | 7.466% | $21.0741 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.28 | 3.551% | $186.6817 | $186.68 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.21 | $1,085.9048 | $1,085.90 | $1,085.90 | $1,085.90 | |