| 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 | $164.73 | 12.592% | $185.4728 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.26 | 4.844% | $218.3481 | $218.35 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.34 | 9.768% | $26.7175 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.88 | 12.372% | $98.7525 | $98.75 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.85 | 7.454% | $118.0382 | $118.04 | $118.05 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.67 | 8.582% | $55.0185 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.98 | 7.670% | $147.4864 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.71 | $849.8340 | $849.84 | $849.80 | $849.80 | |