| 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 | $174.60 | 7.505% | $187.7037 | $187.70 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.74 | 9.534% | $250.5481 | $250.55 | $250.55 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.88 | 12.522% | $276.6691 | $276.67 | $276.65 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.42 | 9.856% | $142.1756 | $142.18 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.44 | 8.390% | $31.91 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.46 | 12.339% | $43.2056 | $43.21 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.79 | 3.341% | $143.427 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.33 | $1,075.6391 | $1,075.65 | $1,075.65 | $1,075.60 | |