| 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 | $110.53 | 5.278% | $116.3638 | $116.36 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.30 | 10.496% | $191.4896 | $191.49 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.35 | 3.557% | $158.8047 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.95 | 8.685% | $157.5389 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.91 | 11.653% | $199.7584 | $199.76 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.52 | 11.334% | $175.3733 | $175.37 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.65 | 9.673% | $269.4117 | $269.41 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.21 | $1,268.7404 | $1,268.73 | $1,268.70 | $1,268.80 | |