| 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 | $172.88 | 7.853% | $186.4563 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.25 | 6.215% | $261.5544 | $261.55 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.86 | 9.274% | $206.3749 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.25 | 11.529% | $126.3066 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.71 | 13.251% | $208.0534 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.31 | 11.422% | $96.1683 | $96.17 | $96.15 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.25 | 10.158% | $21.2054 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.51 | $1,106.1193 | $1,106.12 | $1,106.05 | $1,106.30 | |