| 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 | $166.25 | 5.708% | $175.7396 | $175.74 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.56 | 11.862% | $272.4511 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.41 | 7.174% | $9.0133 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.65 | 9.805% | $222.5198 | $222.52 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.78 | 11.338% | $174.5557 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.94 | 10.617% | $257.6712 | $257.67 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.94 | 12.165% | $78.4482 | $78.45 | $78.45 | $78.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.53 | $1,190.3989 | $1,190.40 | $1,190.35 | $1,190.40 | |