| 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 | $152.56 | 8.452% | $165.4544 | $165.45 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.52 | 4.732% | $181.731 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.70 | 3.332% | $240.4536 | $240.45 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.92 | 9.258% | $136.4851 | $136.49 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.37 | 6.781% | $220.3639 | $220.36 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.58 | 6.687% | $219.3271 | $219.33 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.36 | 8.179% | $222.1564 | $222.16 | $222.15 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.01 | $1,385.9715 | $1,385.97 | $1,386.00 | $1,386.10 | |