| 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 | $166.67 | 5.513% | $175.8585 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.78 | 10.438% | $251.5557 | $251.56 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.42 | 5.788% | $88.2483 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.36 | 5.417% | $130.0424 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.50 | 10.291% | $142.8268 | $142.83 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.78 | 10.786% | $250.1326 | $250.13 | $250.15 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.30 | 5.674% | $139.8067 | $139.81 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.81 | $1,178.4710 | $1,178.48 | $1,178.50 | $1,178.40 | |