| 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 | $171.40 | 5.858% | $181.4406 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.67 | 11.864% | $194.2742 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.78 | 7.497% | $243.7817 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.68 | 6.641% | $129.7608 | $129.76 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.50 | 7.722% | $37.1641 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.71 | 8.400% | $190.4696 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.76 | 13.494% | $48.53 | $48.53 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.50 | $1,025.4210 | $1,025.41 | $1,025.40 | $1,025.50 | |