| 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 | $77.80 | 5.721% | $82.2509 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.73 | 6.845% | $148.2261 | $148.23 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.31 | 13.460% | $265.8481 | $265.85 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.56 | 13.647% | $64.2787 | $64.28 | $64.30 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.50 | 5.530% | $166.2098 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.59 | 11.355% | $231.1618 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.33 | 11.792% | $225.0708 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.82 | $1,183.0462 | $1,183.05 | $1,183.05 | $1,183.10 | |