| 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 | $166.52 | 5.837% | $176.2398 | $176.24 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.33 | 7.323% | $232.1718 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.89 | 5.212% | $198.7349 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.46 | 6.529% | $48.4281 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.73 | 12.373% | $237.9274 | $237.93 | $237.95 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.52 | 9.850% | $123.6032 | $123.60 | $123.60 | $123.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.54 | 8.156% | $229.8748 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.99 | $1,246.9800 | $1,246.97 | $1,247.00 | $1,246.90 | |