| 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 | $172.60 | 5.593% | $182.2535 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.71 | 6.815% | $85.1422 | $85.14 | $85.15 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.51 | 9.842% | $224.6379 | $224.64 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.42 | 11.831% | $45.2021 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.30 | 10.108% | $273.3982 | $273.40 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.56 | 8.580% | $224.2828 | $224.28 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.41 | 6.243% | $101.3664 | $101.37 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.51 | $1,136.2831 | $1,136.28 | $1,136.30 | $1,136.30 | |