| 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 | $166.27 | 5.392% | $175.2353 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.50 | 8.212% | $93.6034 | $93.60 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.37 | 4.309% | $242.3828 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.70 | 4.406% | $39.3611 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.93 | 8.140% | $148.0761 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.55 | 4.771% | $202.7843 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.34 | 11.188% | $249.4392 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.66 | $1,150.8822 | $1,150.88 | $1,150.95 | $1,150.90 | |