| 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 | $95.95 | 8.824% | $104.4166 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.43 | 5.357% | $179.5599 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.91 | 5.417% | $239.2017 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.57 | 6.318% | $177.0939 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.98 | 6.406% | $267.0578 | $267.06 | $267.05 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.78 | 13.222% | $143.5429 | $143.54 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.77 | 8.211% | $172.8887 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.39 | $1,283.7615 | $1,283.76 | $1,283.75 | $1,283.80 | |