| 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 | $171.36 | 8.172% | $185.3635 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.55 | 5.340% | $190.1914 | $190.19 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.52 | 3.706% | $75.2076 | $75.21 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.43 | 4.508% | $51.6583 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.25 | 8.131% | $248.9716 | $248.97 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.88 | 9.256% | $258.8056 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.81 | 13.272% | $125.5167 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.80 | $1,135.7147 | $1,135.72 | $1,135.65 | $1,135.80 | |