| 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 | $160.54 | 8.245% | $173.7765 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.62 | 7.532% | $55.508 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.73 | 10.855% | $252.4501 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.88 | 13.230% | $210.4719 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.39 | 7.196% | $199.8026 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.93 | 12.857% | $238.0493 | $238.05 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.61 | 13.855% | $130.4892 | $130.49 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.70 | $1,260.5476 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.60 | |