| 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 | $182.47 | 11.173% | $202.8574 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.91 | 8.247% | $86.5002 | $86.50 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.69 | 11.742% | $172.8537 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.88 | 6.172% | $231.3276 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.84 | 3.531% | $172.7311 | $172.73 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.48 | 7.856% | $24.246 | $24.25 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.52 | 7.604% | $139.3687 | $139.37 | $139.35 | $139.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.79 | $1,029.8847 | $1,029.89 | $1,029.90 | $1,029.90 | |