| 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 | $175.53 | 5.526% | $185.2298 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.28 | 7.529% | $147.6158 | $147.62 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.98 | 9.485% | $49.2464 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.67 | 3.340% | $122.6336 | $122.63 | $122.65 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.92 | 13.807% | $217.2803 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.99 | 9.731% | $30.7137 | $30.71 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.94 | 12.185% | $279.2733 | $279.27 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.31 | $1,031.9929 | $1,031.99 | $1,032.00 | $1,031.90 | |