| 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 | $173.41 | 5.430% | $182.8262 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.56 | 13.496% | $108.4568 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.63 | 9.836% | $264.2984 | $264.30 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.45 | 10.745% | $140.0371 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.30 | 8.826% | $201.6546 | $201.65 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.79 | 12.328% | $249.1323 | $249.13 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.71 | 13.867% | $54.3259 | $54.33 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.85 | $1,200.7313 | $1,200.74 | $1,200.80 | $1,200.70 | |