| 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 | $237.86 | 5.873% | $251.8295 | $251.83 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.51 | 13.376% | $192.1837 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.53 | 12.836% | $76.1982 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.34 | 10.615% | $49.0467 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.30 | 12.719% | $40.917 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.88 | 12.177% | $183.8357 | $183.84 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.68 | 11.419% | $106.6057 | $106.61 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.10 | $900.6165 | $900.63 | $900.65 | $900.50 | |