| 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 | $173.70 | 6.821% | $185.5481 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.67 | 13.573% | $267.6575 | $267.66 | $267.65 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.62 | 9.348% | $254.3653 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.55 | 8.865% | $24.5491 | $24.55 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.61 | 7.241% | $54.2747 | $54.27 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.27 | 6.605% | $241.2151 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.81 | 5.757% | $252.5583 | $252.56 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.23 | $1,280.1681 | $1,280.18 | $1,280.10 | $1,280.20 | |