| 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 | $162.45 | 5.725% | $171.7503 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.93 | 10.835% | $141.7912 | $141.79 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.78 | 6.592% | $161.7853 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.67 | 12.583% | $124.5956 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.33 | 10.254% | $147.0017 | $147.00 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.74 | 6.149% | $117.5494 | $117.55 | $117.55 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.50 | 13.160% | $269.8866 | $269.89 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.40 | $1,134.3601 | $1,134.37 | $1,134.40 | $1,134.40 | |