| 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 | $168.27 | 7.718% | $181.2571 | $181.26 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.30 | 8.725% | $69.9102 | $69.91 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.25 | 7.408% | $229.0476 | $229.05 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.47 | 4.182% | $20.2842 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.60 | 13.378% | $163.9446 | $163.94 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.32 | 12.582% | $178.2398 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.53 | 10.146% | $272.6444 | $272.64 | $272.65 | $272.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.74 | $1,115.3279 | $1,115.32 | $1,115.35 | $1,115.20 | |