| 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 | $87.64 | 5.175% | $92.1754 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.28 | 5.640% | $251.719 | $251.72 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.27 | 13.585% | $249.0578 | $249.06 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.32 | 13.694% | $160.6724 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.83 | 4.508% | $57.3017 | $57.30 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.54 | 13.766% | $201.9802 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.44 | 13.695% | $91.4563 | $91.46 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.32 | $1,104.3628 | $1,104.37 | $1,104.35 | $1,104.50 | |