| 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 | $171.73 | 6.228% | $182.4253 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.36 | 4.491% | $197.8642 | $197.86 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.26 | 8.205% | $227.5118 | $227.51 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.77 | 4.396% | $158.4418 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.56 | 6.630% | $31.5198 | $31.52 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.30 | 7.211% | $265.1328 | $265.13 | $265.15 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.30 | 11.627% | $86.2877 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.28 | $1,149.1834 | $1,149.18 | $1,149.20 | $1,149.10 | |