| 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 | $159.40 | 13.701% | $181.2394 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.76 | 6.848% | $229.4668 | $229.47 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.67 | 9.588% | $73.0623 | $73.06 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.95 | 3.381% | $11.3202 | $11.32 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.66 | 6.225% | $257.7656 | $257.77 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.96 | 8.133% | $136.2043 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.49 | 11.591% | $232.6561 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.89 | $1,121.7147 | $1,121.72 | $1,121.65 | $1,121.80 | |