| 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 | $225.74 | 8.742% | $245.4742 | $245.47 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.31 | 13.833% | $275.8287 | $275.83 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.58 | 9.105% | $127.1946 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.62 | 5.767% | $81.0387 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.55 | 4.576% | $176.2628 | $176.26 | $176.25 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.32 | 12.762% | $189.801 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.29 | 9.230% | $65.8548 | $65.85 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.41 | $1,161.4548 | $1,161.44 | $1,161.45 | $1,161.50 | |