| 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 | $104.79 | 11.825% | $117.1814 | $117.18 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.26 | 3.225% | $225.2989 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.51 | 10.141% | $260.4945 | $260.49 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.60 | 6.815% | $104.2514 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.72 | 4.462% | $165.8021 | $165.80 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.49 | 13.248% | $216.8586 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.39 | 6.455% | $172.8723 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.76 | $1,262.7592 | $1,262.75 | $1,262.75 | $1,262.90 | |