| 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 | $166.80 | 5.215% | $175.4986 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.85 | 8.703% | $261.8112 | $261.81 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.69 | 6.669% | $96.7381 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.30 | 10.235% | $38.913 | $38.91 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.99 | 3.818% | $71.624 | $71.62 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.69 | 3.762% | $187.4876 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.98 | 13.452% | $273.3966 | $273.40 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.30 | $1,105.4691 | $1,105.47 | $1,105.45 | $1,105.40 | |