| 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 | $156.87 | 10.625% | $173.5374 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.75 | 3.221% | $141.1547 | $141.15 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.60 | 11.202% | $48.4841 | $48.48 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.77 | 8.774% | $235.7894 | $235.79 | $235.80 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.89 | 5.354% | $195.8426 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.98 | 12.854% | $77.8467 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.99 | 8.543% | $258.3215 | $258.32 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.85 | $1,130.9764 | $1,130.97 | $1,131.00 | $1,130.90 | |