| 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 | $172.42 | 5.808% | $182.4342 | $182.43 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.94 | 4.386% | $225.4111 | $225.41 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.47 | 6.642% | $206.3203 | $206.32 | $206.30 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.33 | 10.764% | $218.5706 | $218.57 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.66 | 8.258% | $165.2667 | $165.27 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.28 | 10.205% | $144.6771 | $144.68 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.34 | 12.868% | $188.8733 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.44 | $1,331.5533 | $1,331.55 | $1,331.50 | $1,331.60 | |