| 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 | $172.38 | 5.721% | $182.2419 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.48 | 5.487% | $150.2979 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.50 | 7.820% | $119.1411 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.67 | 7.582% | $105.0753 | $105.08 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.86 | 13.174% | $30.3985 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.53 | 4.774% | $256.2039 | $256.20 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.81 | 3.207% | $254.7252 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.23 | $1,098.0838 | $1,098.09 | $1,098.15 | $1,098.00 | |