| 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 | $155.50 | 11.787% | $173.8288 | $173.83 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.73 | 11.339% | $95.4509 | $95.45 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.80 | 9.235% | $218.2515 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.26 | 3.767% | $216.1052 | $216.11 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.57 | 5.433% | $172.4568 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.71 | 12.873% | $193.8142 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.41 | 7.122% | $215.7544 | $215.75 | $215.75 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.98 | $1,285.6618 | $1,285.66 | $1,285.65 | $1,285.80 | |