| 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 | $248.97 | 5.741% | $263.2634 | $263.26 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.49 | 4.718% | $184.8168 | $184.82 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.69 | 10.478% | $204.0418 | $204.04 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.52 | 9.709% | $219.9885 | $219.99 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.38 | 9.185% | $27.7112 | $27.71 | $27.70 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.54 | 5.405% | $108.0823 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.43 | 10.386% | $177.0923 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.02 | $1,184.9963 | $1,184.99 | $1,185.00 | $1,185.00 | |