| 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 | $173.35 | 5.250% | $182.4509 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.96 | 8.738% | $59.7624 | $59.76 | $59.75 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.31 | 12.330% | $150.8704 | $150.87 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.44 | 8.477% | $247.8049 | $247.80 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.62 | 4.654% | $246.5858 | $246.59 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.67 | 8.685% | $118.108 | $118.11 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.34 | 4.612% | $110.1983 | $110.20 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.69 | $1,115.7807 | $1,115.78 | $1,115.75 | $1,115.90 | |