| 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 | $171.70 | 5.849% | $181.7427 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.28 | 11.713% | $206.9818 | $206.98 | $207.00 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.46 | 4.510% | $220.9968 | $221.00 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.66 | 9.306% | $72.8634 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.77 | 5.174% | $145.95 | $145.95 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.26 | 6.721% | $241.4669 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.82 | 8.178% | $223.7337 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.95 | $1,293.7353 | $1,293.73 | $1,293.75 | $1,293.80 | |