| 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 | $172.62 | 5.563% | $182.2229 | $182.22 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.63 | 6.860% | $250.7256 | $250.73 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.25 | 10.808% | $83.383 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.59 | 4.796% | $200.7787 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.69 | 5.586% | $19.734 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.58 | 8.370% | $232.5403 | $232.54 | $232.55 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.71 | 5.628% | $205.6683 | $205.67 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.07 | $1,175.0528 | $1,175.05 | $1,175.10 | $1,175.00 | |