| 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 | $171.81 | 7.795% | $185.2026 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.80 | 3.671% | $145.9688 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.65 | 11.805% | $246.6977 | $246.70 | $246.70 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.81 | 7.240% | $70.5746 | $70.57 | $70.55 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.27 | 3.528% | $77.9255 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.86 | 9.265% | $65.406 | $65.41 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.78 | 7.830% | $257.4765 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.98 | $1,049.2517 | $1,049.26 | $1,049.25 | $1,049.30 | |