| 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 | $167.59 | 5.725% | $177.1845 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.51 | 3.452% | $221.9149 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.71 | 11.801% | $272.4702 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.97 | 5.756% | $62.3643 | $62.36 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.49 | 7.660% | $219.0773 | $219.08 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.64 | 4.185% | $107.9773 | $107.98 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.97 | 9.718% | $167.8356 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,144.88 | $1,228.8241 | $1,228.82 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.90 | |