| 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 | $175.72 | 5.321% | $185.0701 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.40 | 10.777% | $157.7464 | $157.75 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.45 | 9.596% | $106.8013 | $106.80 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.97 | 5.522% | $120.2634 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.73 | 13.292% | $231.9427 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.64 | 5.817% | $140.3557 | $140.36 | $140.35 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.39 | 4.168% | $5.6147 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.30 | $947.7943 | $947.79 | $947.75 | $947.80 | |