| 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 | $172.83 | 5.575% | $182.4653 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.65 | 5.224% | $91.1766 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.90 | 7.843% | $189.6958 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.97 | 7.468% | $231.024 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.47 | 12.503% | $180.5336 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.62 | 7.743% | $162.2825 | $162.28 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.51 | 9.182% | $106.4634 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.95 | $1,143.6412 | $1,143.64 | $1,143.65 | $1,143.70 | |