| 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 | $188.96 | 10.533% | $208.8632 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.92 | 10.856% | $83.0533 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.41 | 5.685% | $181.1547 | $181.15 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.35 | 5.395% | $221.6984 | $221.70 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.74 | 6.491% | $264.8857 | $264.89 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.96 | 4.443% | $106.4901 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.41 | 11.670% | $159.0292 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.75 | $1,225.1746 | $1,225.17 | $1,225.20 | $1,225.30 | |