| 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 | $175.89 | 9.815% | $193.1536 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.56 | 8.866% | $145.4014 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.46 | 9.441% | $266.4451 | $266.45 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.85 | 12.364% | $87.4754 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.53 | 6.196% | $231.0082 | $231.01 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.98 | 10.417% | $99.3532 | $99.35 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.80 | 8.182% | $154.4839 | $154.48 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.07 | $1,177.3208 | $1,177.32 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.40 | |