| 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 | $165.93 | 7.525% | $178.4162 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.97 | 4.597% | $202.8868 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.58 | 10.125% | $229.6987 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.74 | 7.854% | $117.2804 | $117.28 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.56 | 3.482% | $208.5783 | $208.58 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.86 | 12.562% | $56.1234 | $56.12 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.37 | 13.178% | $126.0463 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.01 | $1,119.0301 | $1,119.04 | $1,119.05 | $1,119.00 | |