| 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 | $174.26 | 8.117% | $188.4047 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.72 | 10.740% | $255.4993 | $255.50 | $255.50 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.99 | 6.455% | $206.5121 | $206.51 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.59 | 7.262% | $30.6662 | $30.67 | $30.65 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.29 | 10.440% | $5.8423 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.46 | 8.753% | $34.2137 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $124.87 | 13.222% | $141.3803 | $141.38 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.18 | $862.5186 | $862.51 | $862.50 | $862.50 | |