| 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 | $165.31 | 4.865% | $173.3523 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.97 | 3.545% | $79.6986 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.86 | 9.471% | $240.6829 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.79 | 12.643% | $201.3944 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.47 | 4.865% | $197.6391 | $197.64 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.59 | 12.181% | $119.5737 | $119.57 | $119.55 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.50 | 12.555% | $133.3777 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.49 | $1,145.7187 | $1,145.71 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.80 | |