| 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 | $175.65 | 6.530% | $187.1199 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.42 | 7.751% | $165.3116 | $165.31 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.64 | 5.693% | $37.669 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.61 | 4.832% | $93.94 | $93.94 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.57 | 8.569% | $252.4989 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.76 | 7.520% | $68.5548 | $68.55 | $68.55 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.86 | 8.217% | $244.4189 | $244.42 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.51 | $1,049.5131 | $1,049.51 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.50 | |