| 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 | $176.72 | 8.230% | $191.2641 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.25 | 6.352% | $205.5252 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.53 | 4.306% | $117.3755 | $117.38 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.32 | 5.518% | $120.6282 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.48 | 12.549% | $249.2735 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.27 | 5.607% | $71.0418 | $71.04 | $71.05 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.83 | 8.450% | $96.3361 | $96.34 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.40 | $1,051.4444 | $1,051.45 | $1,051.50 | $1,051.40 | |