| 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 | $165.38 | 3.865% | $171.7719 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.72 | 12.178% | $219.5548 | $219.55 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.77 | 10.114% | $259.6158 | $259.62 | $259.60 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.36 | 11.514% | $88.4975 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.30 | 8.637% | $50.2989 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.48 | 8.667% | $118.9686 | $118.97 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.72 | 11.749% | $216.4802 | $216.48 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.73 | $1,125.1877 | $1,125.19 | $1,125.15 | $1,125.30 | |