| 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 | $172.43 | 8.105% | $186.4055 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.46 | 12.307% | $125.1774 | $125.18 | $125.20 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.58 | 8.740% | $174.6147 | $174.61 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.77 | 7.572% | $125.6118 | $125.61 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.67 | 13.728% | $46.2532 | $46.25 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.91 | 8.322% | $219.7962 | $219.80 | $219.80 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.92 | 10.215% | $268.8364 | $268.84 | $268.85 | $268.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.74 | $1,146.6952 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.70 | $1,146.70 | |