| 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 | $175.78 | 6.106% | $186.5131 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.77 | 10.478% | $216.2828 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.68 | 12.344% | $108.6142 | $108.61 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.68 | 10.523% | $177.5884 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.53 | 8.628% | $271.0594 | $271.06 | $271.05 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.53 | 3.228% | $240.0361 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.53 | 4.710% | $18.3557 | $18.36 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.50 | $1,218.4497 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.45 | $1,218.50 | |