| 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 | $165.92 | 5.613% | $175.2331 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.92 | 9.501% | $143.3587 | $143.36 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.70 | 8.108% | $142.3782 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.36 | 6.451% | $116.4148 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.90 | 11.688% | $227.7318 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.38 | 8.771% | $228.8324 | $228.83 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.79 | 8.426% | $179.7595 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.97 | $1,213.7085 | $1,213.70 | $1,213.75 | $1,213.70 | |