| 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 | $158.45 | 5.540% | $167.2281 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.50 | 11.243% | $25.0297 | $25.03 | $25.05 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.80 | 9.512% | $144.3368 | $144.34 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.74 | 6.395% | $27.3861 | $27.39 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.35 | 4.672% | $214.944 | $214.94 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.71 | 7.402% | $194.0862 | $194.09 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.67 | 3.411% | $173.3892 | $173.39 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.22 | $946.4001 | $946.41 | $946.50 | $946.30 | |