| 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 | $172.44 | 7.424% | $185.2419 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.33 | 4.580% | $253.4287 | $253.43 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.86 | 7.874% | $147.6364 | $147.64 | $147.65 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.66 | 13.692% | $194.0268 | $194.03 | $194.05 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.86 | 13.212% | $248.9079 | $248.91 | $248.90 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.67 | 6.869% | $39.1889 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.61 | 12.480% | $116.5405 | $116.54 | $116.55 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.43 | $1,184.9711 | $1,184.98 | $1,185.05 | $1,184.80 | |