| 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 | $175.95 | 5.330% | $185.3281 | $185.33 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.41 | 13.784% | $204.1399 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.74 | 13.657% | $120.1809 | $120.18 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.82 | 12.206% | $212.9894 | $212.99 | $213.00 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.75 | 10.705% | $109.3212 | $109.32 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.29 | 13.482% | $281.7645 | $281.76 | $281.75 | $281.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.61 | 7.228% | $21.0274 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.57 | $1,134.7514 | $1,134.75 | $1,134.80 | $1,134.70 | |