| 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 | $166.93 | 7.395% | $179.2745 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.48 | 11.328% | $233.2099 | $233.21 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.77 | 10.838% | $62.9227 | $62.92 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.79 | 4.375% | $218.9683 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.66 | 7.837% | $135.508 | $135.51 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.82 | 5.618% | $244.8436 | $244.84 | $244.85 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 7.633% | $168.3595 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.87 | $1,243.0865 | $1,243.08 | $1,243.00 | $1,243.10 | |