| 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 | $175.47 | 5.635% | $185.3577 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.30 | 4.848% | $155.4896 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.43 | 7.145% | $160.1068 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.26 | 8.215% | $217.7935 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.71 | 11.237% | $199.904 | $199.90 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.89 | 11.345% | $11.012 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.57 | 9.846% | $240.0904 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.63 | $1,169.7540 | $1,169.75 | $1,169.75 | $1,169.80 | |