| 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 | $173.64 | 5.169% | $182.6155 | $182.62 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.25 | 6.249% | $264.8256 | $264.83 | $264.85 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.36 | 11.408% | $107.3527 | $107.35 | $107.35 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.92 | 12.325% | $233.5461 | $233.55 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.91 | 9.199% | $215.0238 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.43 | 4.584% | $261.9097 | $261.91 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.27 | 7.122% | $237.0288 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,395.78 | $1,502.3022 | $1,502.31 | $1,502.30 | $1,502.20 | |