| 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 | $161.56 | 8.857% | $175.8694 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.85 | 12.715% | $272.6012 | $272.60 | $272.60 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.97 | 10.228% | $110.1949 | $110.19 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.46 | 5.790% | $65.0185 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.54 | 7.350% | $223.8677 | $223.87 | $223.85 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.49 | 10.429% | $253.4235 | $253.42 | $253.40 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.75 | 11.565% | $68.8914 | $68.89 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.62 | $1,169.8666 | $1,169.86 | $1,169.80 | $1,169.90 | |