| 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 | $172.82 | 8.500% | $187.5097 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.47 | 7.444% | $202.4997 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.70 | 12.851% | $147.4963 | $147.50 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.54 | 4.414% | $77.8302 | $77.83 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.78 | 10.850% | $185.9841 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.48 | 3.506% | $105.0379 | $105.04 | $105.05 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.69 | 3.482% | $164.2156 | $164.22 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.48 | $1,070.5735 | $1,070.58 | $1,070.60 | $1,070.50 | |