| 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 | $185.47 | 5.504% | $195.6783 | $195.68 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.93 | 13.590% | $155.5388 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.63 | 7.354% | $177.8104 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.56 | 9.235% | $177.5724 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.25 | 9.740% | $120.9884 | $120.99 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.30 | 13.675% | $262.9303 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.40 | 9.275% | $87.8571 | $87.86 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.54 | $1,178.3757 | $1,178.38 | $1,178.40 | $1,178.40 | |