| 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 | $162.36 | 6.228% | $172.4718 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.78 | 10.493% | $226.2676 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.63 | 5.425% | $245.2502 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.45 | 12.824% | $213.7451 | $213.75 | $213.75 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.68 | 8.585% | $127.7828 | $127.78 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.49 | 8.353% | $120.8028 | $120.80 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.28 | 9.737% | $28.8389 | $28.84 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.67 | $1,135.1592 | $1,135.16 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.20 | |