| 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 | $172.65 | 6.253% | $183.4458 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.71 | 5.227% | $74.406 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.25 | 6.257% | $6.6411 | $6.64 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.74 | 5.749% | $168.9235 | $168.92 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.55 | 9.557% | $260.2527 | $260.25 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.39 | 4.855% | $130.4291 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.69 | 7.324% | $261.5379 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.98 | $1,085.6361 | $1,085.64 | $1,085.65 | $1,085.50 | |