| 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 | $159.91 | 9.534% | $175.1558 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.88 | 4.690% | $143.2997 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.68 | 10.420% | $83.5659 | $83.57 | $83.55 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.72 | 3.864% | $223.0168 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.29 | 12.544% | $180.3968 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.62 | 9.590% | $227.5308 | $227.53 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.46 | 11.363% | $209.8747 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.56 | $1,242.8405 | $1,242.85 | $1,242.80 | $1,242.90 | |