| 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 | $167.38 | 3.625% | $173.4475 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.45 | 13.471% | $218.3749 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.30 | 11.238% | $93.7736 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.48 | 3.721% | $123.9259 | $123.93 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.52 | 8.736% | $52.7587 | $52.76 | $52.75 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.72 | 13.536% | $224.4834 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.30 | 6.831% | $34.5064 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.15 | $921.2704 | $921.27 | $921.25 | $921.30 | |