| 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 | $171.50 | 5.272% | $180.5415 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.27 | 3.125% | $217.8722 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.29 | 7.575% | $113.2657 | $113.27 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.43 | 9.781% | $74.0253 | $74.03 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.25 | 13.155% | $186.9886 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.69 | 8.338% | $76.5841 | $76.58 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.64 | 12.705% | $42.4222 | $42.42 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.07 | $891.6996 | $891.70 | $891.70 | $891.70 | |