| 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 | $165.55 | 11.458% | $184.5187 | $184.52 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.46 | 7.130% | $69.056 | $69.06 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.90 | 12.288% | $77.3664 | $77.37 | $77.35 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.27 | 11.185% | $158.1829 | $158.18 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.59 | 9.106% | $207.9451 | $207.95 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.91 | 9.745% | $269.8739 | $269.87 | $269.85 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.53 | 7.214% | $239.6555 | $239.66 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.21 | $1,206.5985 | $1,206.61 | $1,206.55 | $1,206.70 | |