| 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 | $172.86 | 5.445% | $182.2722 | $182.27 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.46 | 9.215% | $49.6491 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.37 | 6.122% | $198.8408 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.33 | 9.338% | $142.5002 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.52 | 4.116% | $183.7856 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.67 | 8.355% | $231.5221 | $231.52 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.27 | 9.836% | $87.067 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.48 | $1,075.6370 | $1,075.64 | $1,075.60 | $1,075.60 | |