| 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 | $172.52 | 8.304% | $186.8461 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.73 | 5.513% | $225.5129 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.49 | 3.573% | $225.2609 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.57 | 12.290% | $65.7683 | $65.77 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.71 | 6.390% | $145.4458 | $145.45 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.98 | 13.183% | $177.6747 | $177.67 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.58 | 11.504% | $258.221 | $258.22 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.58 | $1,284.7297 | $1,284.73 | $1,284.65 | $1,284.70 | |