| 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 | $170.99 | 8.337% | $185.2454 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.55 | 9.336% | $219.2733 | $219.27 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.31 | 8.248% | $177.8623 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.32 | 11.770% | $202.6614 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.62 | 10.508% | $38.2579 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.93 | 3.225% | $135.1525 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.94 | 12.812% | $244.7344 | $244.73 | $244.75 | $244.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.66 | $1,203.1872 | $1,203.18 | $1,203.15 | $1,203.30 | |