| 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 | $73.74 | 11.691% | $82.3609 | $82.36 | $82.35 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.81 | 13.159% | $187.6289 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.36 | 8.645% | $200.2979 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.74 | 6.704% | $251.544 | $251.54 | $251.55 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.72 | 12.266% | $177.0659 | $177.07 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.70 | 8.690% | $173.5779 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.55 | 8.584% | $145.0139 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.62 | $1,217.4894 | $1,217.49 | $1,217.50 | $1,217.50 | |