| 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 | $170.30 | 10.689% | $188.5034 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.66 | 13.590% | $188.1732 | $188.17 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.49 | 5.484% | $82.7944 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.44 | 10.299% | $182.4787 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.62 | 5.572% | $55.552 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.80 | 8.602% | $108.3848 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.57 | 4.254% | $97.5505 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.88 | $903.4370 | $903.42 | $903.45 | $903.60 | |