| 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 | $163.55 | 11.760% | $182.7835 | $182.78 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.50 | 11.254% | $58.4084 | $58.41 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.80 | 3.145% | $155.5427 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.41 | 4.237% | $217.2403 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.79 | 12.542% | $75.1668 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.83 | 11.356% | $257.0431 | $257.04 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.37 | 4.520% | $163.4379 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,029.25 | $1,109.6227 | $1,109.62 | $1,109.65 | $1,109.50 | |