| 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 | $172.84 | 7.182% | $185.2534 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.56 | 13.114% | $147.6816 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.25 | 9.643% | $218.4637 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.99 | 5.370% | $200.1925 | $200.19 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 13.196% | $41.3165 | $41.32 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.78 | 10.245% | $44.9579 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.85 | 6.812% | $73.5401 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.77 | $911.4057 | $911.40 | $911.40 | $911.50 | |