| 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 | $168.77 | 5.388% | $177.8633 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.68 | 6.758% | $185.4173 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.63 | 8.525% | $108.1235 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.70 | 4.737% | $101.2807 | $101.28 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 11.770% | $42.0255 | $42.03 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.84 | 7.591% | $55.7752 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.88 | 11.869% | $254.9271 | $254.93 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.10 | $925.4126 | $925.42 | $925.45 | $925.40 | |