| 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 | $172.60 | 7.262% | $185.1342 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.48 | 10.419% | $144.0747 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.57 | 13.592% | $272.1324 | $272.13 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.89 | 5.323% | $82.0361 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.72 | 7.544% | $149.185 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.44 | 12.858% | $97.5545 | $97.55 | $97.55 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.79 | 9.425% | $171.5675 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.49 | $1,101.6844 | $1,101.68 | $1,101.70 | $1,101.70 | |