| 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 | $179.48 | 5.168% | $188.7555 | $188.76 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.75 | 7.642% | $160.1175 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.33 | 8.802% | $179.8823 | $179.88 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.32 | 9.240% | $171.8564 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.93 | 4.388% | $257.7653 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.29 | 6.651% | $83.4971 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.99 | 10.786% | $187.2173 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.09 | $1,229.0914 | $1,229.11 | $1,229.05 | $1,229.20 | |