| 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 | $162.47 | 5.707% | $171.7422 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.60 | 13.697% | $113.2422 | $113.24 | $113.25 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.62 | 11.637% | $40.8815 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.57 | 4.778% | $95.9452 | $95.95 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.25 | 11.813% | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.31 | 7.638% | $225.2971 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.85 | 4.525% | $112.7302 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.67 | $1,004.9884 | $1,004.99 | $1,005.05 | $1,004.90 | |