| 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 | $164.93 | 6.406% | $175.4954 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.51 | 9.750% | $255.1797 | $255.18 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.59 | 9.745% | $230.0145 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.30 | 5.593% | $226.2858 | $226.29 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.87 | 12.342% | $57.1484 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.36 | 8.365% | $93.584 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 8.717% | $142.7889 | $142.79 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.90 | $1,180.4967 | $1,180.50 | $1,180.55 | $1,180.50 | |