| 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 | $170.83 | 10.185% | $188.229 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.34 | 4.138% | $53.4644 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.49 | 3.450% | $40.8524 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.75 | 12.615% | $6.4754 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.90 | 4.113% | $173.7646 | $173.76 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.68 | 4.798% | $27.9601 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.92 | 13.569% | $239.5397 | $239.54 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.91 | $730.2856 | $730.28 | $730.30 | $730.40 | |