| 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 | $172.80 | 8.475% | $187.4448 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.96 | 6.691% | $262.4172 | $262.42 | $262.40 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.48 | 6.596% | $45.282 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.53 | 9.777% | $177.3228 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.63 | 6.116% | $228.8179 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.33 | 10.827% | $22.5311 | $22.53 | $22.55 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.95 | 12.652% | $41.6249 | $41.62 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.68 | $965.4407 | $965.43 | $965.40 | $965.30 | |