| 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 | $165.28 | 5.845% | $174.9406 | $174.94 | $174.95 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.93 | 4.513% | $240.3067 | $240.31 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.46 | 9.430% | $250.0038 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.94 | 8.842% | $141.4293 | $141.43 | $141.45 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.43 | 3.645% | $20.1382 | $20.14 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.92 | 5.156% | $194.4545 | $194.45 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.33 | 13.619% | $103.7682 | $103.77 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.29 | $1,125.0413 | $1,125.04 | $1,125.05 | $1,125.00 | |