| 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 | $166.35 | 5.359% | $175.2647 | $175.26 | $175.25 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.90 | 4.152% | $251.9437 | $251.94 | $251.95 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.87 | 6.345% | $143.4275 | $143.43 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.81 | 7.373% | $176.9614 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.94 | 6.639% | $132.1684 | $132.17 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.76 | 13.755% | $285.252 | $285.25 | $285.25 | $285.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.98 | 10.158% | $30.8222 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.61 | $1,195.8399 | $1,195.83 | $1,195.80 | $1,195.90 | |