| 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 | $172.45 | 5.163% | $181.3536 | $181.35 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.99 | 5.267% | $254.7356 | $254.74 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.75 | 9.710% | $235.6022 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.98 | 9.506% | $160.9519 | $160.95 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.91 | 4.430% | $196.2344 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.36 | 5.534% | $147.0722 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 11.863% | $97.153 | $97.15 | $97.15 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.29 | $1,273.1029 | $1,273.09 | $1,273.10 | $1,273.20 | |