| 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 | $168.83 | 5.724% | $178.4938 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.73 | 5.728% | $137.1609 | $137.16 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.52 | 8.477% | $20.0899 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.43 | 5.447% | $209.2385 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.35 | 12.579% | $246.942 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.42 | 12.847% | $9.5017 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.79 | 12.653% | $137.2001 | $137.20 | $137.20 | $137.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.07 | $938.6269 | $938.62 | $938.65 | $938.60 | |