| 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 | $165.33 | 8.589% | $179.5302 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.82 | 12.870% | $279.7144 | $279.71 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.94 | 12.344% | $187.5471 | $187.55 | $187.55 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.58 | 12.704% | $97.5791 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.58 | 5.729% | $183.5244 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.79 | 11.623% | $110.2724 | $110.27 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.92 | 12.203% | $223.1942 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.96 | $1,261.3618 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.35 | $1,261.30 | |