| 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 | $171.64 | 7.859% | $185.1292 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.39 | 7.832% | $124.4273 | $124.43 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.96 | 9.727% | $40.5551 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.64 | 3.127% | $10.9727 | $10.97 | $10.95 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.32 | 3.286% | $253.3812 | $253.38 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.66 | 4.445% | $115.5788 | $115.58 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.86 | 7.864% | $48.3878 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.47 | $778.4321 | $778.44 | $778.50 | $778.50 | |