| 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 | $171.97 | 9.125% | $187.6623 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.67 | 8.549% | $261.2449 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.68 | 3.566% | $30.7384 | $30.74 | $30.75 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.65 | 9.344% | $143.9514 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.51 | 4.705% | $201.5676 | $201.57 | $201.55 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.95 | 7.114% | $81.3531 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.42 | 12.836% | $151.6742 | $151.67 | $151.65 | $151.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.85 | $1,058.1919 | $1,058.18 | $1,058.15 | $1,058.30 | |