| 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 | $175.69 | 5.546% | $185.4338 | $185.43 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.94 | 12.472% | $281.1125 | $281.11 | $281.10 | $281.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.76 | 13.444% | $55.3153 | $55.32 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.85 | 3.218% | $206.2812 | $206.28 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.51 | 8.610% | $25.5342 | $25.53 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 13.676% | $148.2903 | $148.29 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.33 | 5.478% | $69.9636 | $69.96 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.53 | $971.9309 | $971.92 | $971.95 | $971.90 | |