| 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 | $158.38 | 8.295% | $171.5176 | $171.52 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.33 | 5.484% | $232.4129 | $232.41 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.99 | 3.364% | $237.7269 | $237.73 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.69 | 13.190% | $84.5416 | $84.54 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.77 | 7.567% | $73.9738 | $73.97 | $73.95 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.71 | 9.168% | $113.2181 | $113.22 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.65 | 10.405% | $225.9438 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.52 | $1,139.3347 | $1,139.33 | $1,139.30 | $1,139.20 | |