| 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 | $175.40 | 3.333% | $181.2461 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.36 | 3.381% | $212.3032 | $212.30 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.42 | 13.258% | $84.2866 | $84.29 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.87 | 5.223% | $241.8761 | $241.88 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.35 | 7.350% | $141.0042 | $141.00 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.30 | 6.476% | $50.3631 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.83 | 11.136% | $94.2767 | $94.28 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.53 | $1,005.3560 | $1,005.36 | $1,005.40 | $1,005.40 | |