| 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 | $175.64 | 5.800% | $185.8271 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.38 | 9.110% | $267.7341 | $267.73 | $267.75 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.76 | 8.842% | $204.3617 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.77 | 13.126% | $253.1421 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.54 | 13.686% | $270.0497 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.70 | 4.728% | $213.3309 | $213.33 | $213.35 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.29 | 5.373% | $113.0547 | $113.05 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,381.08 | $1,507.5003 | $1,507.49 | $1,507.55 | $1,507.40 | |