| 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 | $187.25 | 8.599% | $203.3516 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.48 | 8.513% | $245.7602 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.91 | 5.636% | $216.4587 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.61 | 7.463% | $171.5217 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.38 | 12.482% | $39.7961 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.38 | 7.246% | $45.4509 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.65 | 13.206% | $248.657 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.66 | $1,170.9962 | $1,171.00 | $1,170.95 | $1,171.20 | |