| 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 | $155.73 | 13.165% | $176.2319 | $176.23 | $176.25 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.96 | 5.829% | $170.3424 | $170.34 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.74 | 3.232% | $118.4484 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.46 | 7.843% | $125.594 | $125.59 | $125.60 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.88 | 13.214% | $248.9349 | $248.93 | $248.95 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.72 | 5.574% | $188.6819 | $188.68 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.52 | 9.845% | $157.6495 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.01 | $1,185.8830 | $1,185.87 | $1,185.95 | $1,185.70 | |