| 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 | $173.75 | 5.245% | $182.8632 | $182.86 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.34 | 4.462% | $145.5574 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.86 | 12.747% | $272.6899 | $272.69 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.60 | 6.555% | $149.8163 | $149.82 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.65 | 9.859% | $108.3759 | $108.38 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.75 | 12.143% | $238.5842 | $238.58 | $238.60 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.28 | 9.403% | $19.9989 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.23 | $1,117.8858 | $1,117.89 | $1,117.90 | $1,118.00 | |