| 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 | $233.76 | 7.703% | $251.7665 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.51 | 13.568% | $73.2627 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.94 | 10.177% | $178.4206 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.98 | 9.486% | $162.0174 | $162.02 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.63 | 12.189% | $93.8237 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.96 | 8.496% | $201.7592 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.50 | 7.582% | $235.0667 | $235.07 | $235.05 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.28 | $1,196.1168 | $1,196.12 | $1,196.00 | $1,196.20 | |