| 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 | $175.48 | 11.250% | $195.2215 | $195.22 | $195.20 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.91 | 6.415% | $128.6664 | $128.67 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.85 | 9.175% | $10.7537 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.32 | 7.565% | $112.2118 | $112.21 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.62 | 3.277% | $178.2768 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.26 | 7.874% | $257.0206 | $257.02 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.38 | 3.833% | $229.8655 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.82 | $1,112.0163 | $1,112.02 | $1,111.95 | $1,112.10 | |