| 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 | $174.47 | 5.688% | $184.3939 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.42 | 11.780% | $228.5007 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.65 | 13.296% | $15.4649 | $15.46 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.46 | 9.492% | $162.5518 | $162.55 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.88 | 9.104% | $198.4384 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.37 | 7.328% | $58.3542 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.67 | 6.634% | $138.2723 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.92 | $985.9762 | $985.96 | $985.95 | $986.10 | |