| 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 | $51.75 | 12.601% | $58.271 | $58.27 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.37 | 4.334% | $77.5932 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.67 | 6.230% | $179.1781 | $179.18 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.74 | 12.403% | $222.2657 | $222.27 | $222.25 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.55 | 10.822% | $114.7562 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.53 | 4.382% | $220.7992 | $220.80 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.65 | 3.569% | $225.4179 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.26 | $1,098.2813 | $1,098.29 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.40 | |