| 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 | $168.84 | 5.519% | $178.1583 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.51 | 6.568% | $12.266 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.50 | 11.263% | $245.3349 | $245.33 | $245.35 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.76 | 5.250% | $103.9449 | $103.94 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.47 | 3.239% | $212.1252 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.71 | 8.669% | $142.0412 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.68 | 12.197% | $35.544 | $35.54 | $35.55 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.47 | $929.4145 | $929.41 | $929.45 | $929.30 | |