| 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 | $168.99 | 5.471% | $178.2354 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.59 | 8.493% | $172.059 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.71 | 6.842% | $242.2215 | $242.22 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.50 | 10.615% | $11.6146 | $11.61 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.53 | 11.516% | $160.0589 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.96 | 9.418% | $245.0526 | $245.05 | $245.05 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.49 | 6.705% | $43.2049 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.77 | $1,052.4469 | $1,052.44 | $1,052.40 | $1,052.50 | |