| 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 | $172.96 | 5.294% | $182.1165 | $182.12 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.96 | 6.566% | $247.1905 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.53 | 11.625% | $101.0541 | $101.05 | $101.05 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.51 | 9.717% | $40.0577 | $40.06 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.53 | 12.195% | $125.1311 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.54 | 4.835% | $46.6935 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.72 | 6.397% | $112.4829 | $112.48 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.75 | $854.7263 | $854.72 | $854.75 | $854.80 | |