| 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 | $173.72 | 8.495% | $188.4775 | $188.48 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.55 | 4.599% | $249.5209 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.93 | 10.585% | $234.3628 | $234.36 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.62 | 10.720% | $276.3793 | $276.38 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 7.131% | $6.8885 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.86 | 4.523% | $74.065 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.50 | 11.406% | $119.7615 | $119.76 | $119.75 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.61 | $1,149.4555 | $1,149.46 | $1,149.45 | $1,149.60 | |