| 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 | $175.48 | 5.662% | $185.4157 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.85 | 6.770% | $138.6408 | $138.64 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.38 | 9.870% | $30.0824 | $30.08 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.76 | 12.860% | $56.1591 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.68 | 4.242% | $141.4355 | $141.44 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.90 | 11.349% | $39.9743 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.66 | 4.845% | $218.7696 | $218.77 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.71 | $810.4774 | $810.48 | $810.45 | $810.50 | |