| 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 | $161.91 | 6.518% | $172.4633 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.25 | 5.628% | $206.2387 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.26 | 12.507% | $71.1719 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.87 | 10.703% | $205.7637 | $205.76 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.80 | 5.800% | $125.6904 | $125.69 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.35 | 7.672% | $208.1838 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.67 | 11.790% | $106.9495 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $106.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.11 | $1,096.4613 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.45 | $1,096.50 | |