| 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 | $163.52 | 5.322% | $172.2225 | $172.22 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.50 | 8.287% | $116.4085 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.56 | 7.869% | $215.2634 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.37 | 4.403% | $105.8333 | $105.83 | $105.85 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.93 | 7.154% | $204.5891 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.94 | 8.628% | $212.8457 | $212.85 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.67 | 7.807% | $265.9275 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.49 | $1,293.0900 | $1,293.09 | $1,293.10 | $1,293.00 | |