| 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 | $165.66 | 5.785% | $175.2434 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.46 | 10.369% | $260.9785 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.96 | 5.474% | $45.3116 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.93 | 11.341% | $80.0876 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.50 | 4.804% | $240.5252 | $240.53 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.51 | 6.348% | $232.381 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.96 | 8.368% | $88.8184 | $88.82 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.98 | $1,123.3457 | $1,123.35 | $1,123.40 | $1,123.30 | |