| 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 | $165.68 | 12.542% | $186.4596 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.57 | 8.774% | $132.2366 | $132.24 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.94 | 10.534% | $247.5298 | $247.53 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.40 | 12.718% | $184.1812 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.43 | 7.404% | $194.8631 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.29 | 10.374% | $142.7025 | $142.70 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.31 | 6.378% | $109.8991 | $109.90 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.62 | $1,197.8719 | $1,197.87 | $1,197.90 | $1,197.90 | |