| 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 | $172.63 | 6.158% | $183.2606 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.27 | 4.548% | $72.4204 | $72.42 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.90 | 13.735% | $255.79 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.81 | 13.435% | $193.7583 | $193.76 | $193.75 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.64 | 9.557% | $180.3746 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.45 | 11.643% | $108.7961 | $108.80 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.64 | 11.674% | $165.9922 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.34 | $1,160.3922 | $1,160.39 | $1,160.35 | $1,160.50 | |