| 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 | $170.74 | 6.871% | $182.4715 | $182.47 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.71 | 12.517% | $144.8206 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.71 | 4.653% | $97.0238 | $97.02 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.26 | 6.555% | $95.111 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.28 | 11.466% | $80.5676 | $80.57 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.55 | 4.140% | $133.872 | $133.87 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.83 | 4.774% | $219.8473 | $219.85 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.08 | $953.7138 | $953.71 | $953.60 | $953.70 | |