| 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 | $172.45 | 7.509% | $185.3993 | $185.40 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.70 | 5.699% | $125.4647 | $125.46 | $125.45 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.28 | 9.677% | $245.9836 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.40 | 9.191% | $258.1275 | $258.13 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.58 | 8.502% | $32.0949 | $32.09 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.46 | 3.824% | $81.4603 | $81.46 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.66 | 7.555% | $65.2429 | $65.24 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.53 | $993.7732 | $993.76 | $993.80 | $993.80 | |