| 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 | $175.78 | 5.317% | $185.1262 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.55 | 6.241% | $197.1302 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.31 | 6.275% | $228.8207 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.50 | 11.731% | $9.4971 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.78 | 5.446% | $259.1652 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.90 | 6.628% | $218.4808 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.95 | 9.658% | $73.416 | $73.42 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.77 | $1,171.6362 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.60 | |