| 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 | $162.77 | 7.662% | $175.2414 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.65 | 5.753% | $198.4455 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.34 | 11.211% | $272.8451 | $272.85 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.70 | 11.234% | $57.508 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.75 | 9.382% | $211.9276 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.97 | 8.748% | $114.1528 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.84 | 5.275% | $248.2806 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.02 | $1,278.4010 | $1,278.41 | $1,278.45 | $1,278.30 | |