| 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 | $170.86 | 8.549% | $185.4668 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.91 | 5.727% | $182.8126 | $182.81 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.54 | 6.524% | $83.6639 | $83.66 | $83.65 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.39 | 7.399% | $117.4838 | $117.48 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.48 | 4.652% | $251.6671 | $251.67 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.48 | 12.745% | $178.6783 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.43 | 11.857% | $143.6579 | $143.66 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.09 | $1,143.4304 | $1,143.43 | $1,143.40 | $1,143.60 | |