| 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 | $171.95 | 7.739% | $185.2572 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.70 | 8.145% | $265.7123 | $265.71 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.31 | 7.328% | $47.557 | $47.56 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.73 | 12.321% | $254.6654 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.98 | 8.334% | $99.6456 | $99.65 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.74 | 9.470% | $192.3826 | $192.38 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.71 | 5.551% | $79.9127 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.12 | $1,125.1328 | $1,125.14 | $1,125.10 | $1,125.20 | |