| 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 | $160.46 | 9.351% | $175.4646 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.40 | 9.867% | $110.3065 | $110.31 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.91 | 3.501% | $252.4493 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.66 | 3.632% | $104.316 | $104.32 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.88 | 8.827% | $189.2284 | $189.23 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.80 | 8.812% | $95.5369 | $95.54 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.87 | 12.633% | $227.3722 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.98 | $1,154.6739 | $1,154.68 | $1,154.65 | $1,154.60 | |