| 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 | $162.98 | 5.683% | $172.2422 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.64 | 5.496% | $244.3709 | $244.37 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.97 | 7.855% | $84.0945 | $84.09 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.29 | 8.784% | $124.3292 | $124.33 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.41 | 12.479% | $135.436 | $135.44 | $135.45 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.65 | 8.662% | $258.2352 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.86 | 5.837% | $155.4322 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.80 | $1,174.1402 | $1,174.14 | $1,174.20 | $1,174.00 | |